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Volvo B8R

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Volvo B8R
A Brakar Volvo 9700S UG-bodied B8R 6x2 operated by Nettbuss in Drammen.
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production2013-present
AssemblySweden
Body and chassis
ClassCoach and bus chassis
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D8K
Power output280-350 bhp
TransmissionVolvo I-Shift
Dimensions
Length10.5-13.6 metres (4x2)
12.2-15.0 metres (6x2)
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo B7R
Volvo B9R

The Volvo B8R is a 7.7-litre engined coach and intercity bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013. It was designed as a replacement for the B7R and the B9R.[1]

Throughout Europe the B8R is most commonly available as the Volvo 8900, but can also be found in the Volvo 9500 and some versions of Volvo 9700, and from independent bus builders.

It is also available as a low-entry bus chassis, known as Volvo B8RLE.

Engines

D8K,[2] 7698 cc, in-line 6 cyl. turbodiesel (2013-present)

  • D8K280 - 206 kW (280 bhp), 1050 Nm, Euro VI
  • D8K320 - 235 kW (320 bhp), 1200 Nm, Euro VI
  • D8K350 - 258 kW (350 bhp), 1400 Nm, Euro VI

References

  1. ^ Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard Bus & Coach Buyer 7 March 2014
  2. ^ Volvo D8K Euro6 fact sheet Volvo Buses