Volvo B8R
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| Volvo B8R | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coach and bus chassis |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D8K |
| Power output | 280-350 bhp |
| Transmission | Volvo I-Shift |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.5-13.6 metres (4x2) 12.2-15.0 metres (6x2) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo 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
- ^ Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard Bus & Coach Buyer 7 March 2014
- ^ Volvo D8K Euro6 fact sheet Volvo Buses
External links
Media related to Volvo B8R at Wikimedia Commons- Introduction Volvo Buses
