Volvo B8RLE
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| Volvo B8RLE | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2013-present |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D8K |
| Power output | 280-350 bhp |
| Transmission | ZF EcoLife 6AP1200B (280 hp), 6AP1400B (320, 350 hp); Voith DIWA.6 (320 hp), Volvo I-Shift |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.2-12.8 metres (4x2) 12.4-14.9 metres (6x2) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo B7RLE Volvo B9RLE |
The Volvo B8RLE is a 7.7-litre engined low-entry bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013. It was designed as a replacement for the B7RLE and the B9RLE.
Throughout Europe the B8RLE is most commonly available as the Volvo 8900LE.
It is also available as a medium-floor bus chassis, known as Volvo B8R.
Engines
D8K,[1] 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 D8K Euro6 fact sheet Volvo Buses
External links
Media related to Volvo B8RLE at Wikimedia Commons- Introduction Volvo Buses
