![]() ![]() Opting for the manual transmission means that owners are also satisfied with Ford’s turbocharged 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 engine, as the company isn’t pairing the manual with its more powerful turbocharged 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.Ĭlimb behind the wheel of the 2-door Bronco with the 7-speed manual gearbox and its a joy to drive - whether on- or off-road. According to Ford, only about 15 percent of buyers overall are opting for the manual gearbox, but that number climbs to 25 percent of 2-door owners - signaling that these buyers may be more passionate about driving. Manual gearboxes are becoming extinct, but Ford is offered a 7-speed row-your-own gearbox in the Bronco. The Manual Gearbox is a Better Match to the 2-Door This adds more aggressive 35-inch tires and the High-Performance Off-Road Stability Suspension (HOSS) that improves ground clearance and breakover angles, but it doesn’t make the 4-door more agile off-road than the 2-door model.Ģ021 Ford Bronco 7-Speed Manual Gearbox © 2022 Schnell Auto, Inc. It is imporant to mention that Ford offers the Sasquatch option on all Bronco models. Although the 4-door matches the 2-door’s approach angle, its 37.0 degree departure and 26.3 degree breakover angle are worse. By the tape, the Bronco 2-door boasts a 43.2 degree approach angle, a 37.2 degree departure angle, and a 29 degree breakover angle. That’s much shorter than the 4-door Bronco, which has a wheelbase measuring 116.1 inches. The 2-door Ford Bronco has a wheelbase measuring 100.4 inches. ![]() This typically requires a short wheelbase. Vehicles need to be agile and have good approach, departure, and breakover angles - think of it as the maximum obstacle height that a vehicle can drive over without hitting the chassis between its wheelbase. Off-roading prowess requires much more than a capable 4x4 system.
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