Transit XXL literally stretches the Transit Tourneo passenger vehicle to new lengths and could well be the longest Transit in the world. It uses 'off-the-shelf' Ford Transit components throughout and is based on two short wheelbase Transit Tourneo models which have been joined together to deliver a bespoke 'limo' that carries the driver plus seven passengers in full VIP comfort.

"Ford has a history of building unusual one-off, fun vehicles that have become legends – the Transit Supervan series, our World Rally Transit and most recently the Transit Connect X-Press which used the powertrain of the Focus RS to create a hugely entertaining vehicle," said Steve Kimber, commercial vehicles director, Ford of Britain.

"2006 was an epic year in the history of Britain's favourite van. Transit sales increased by more than 3,000 units to 74,358. In the medium commercial sector Ford sold more than double the number of vehicles of its nearest competitor. Residual values on new Transit have set a new benchmark and so we enter 2007 ready to continue this success story with new additions and derivatives," he said.

Transit XXL demonstrates the Ford Transit's flexibility and capabilities. It measures 7.4m in length and has a wheelbase of 5.9m. This compares to the standard Tourneo length of almost 4.9m and wheelbase of 2.9m.

It also has four full sliding doors – two on each side – while the entire vehicle benefits from privacy glass. It has a floor-to-roof carpeted bulkhead behind the rearmost pair of seats which provides a separate luggage compartment accessible only through the tailgate-style rear door.