Thursday, July 25, 2013

WHITEWAY
KL-56-G-9300
THAMARASSERY- KOILANDY
Maker: Ashok Leyland (160 bhp BS3 engine)
Body built by: Sree Chakra, Karur, Tamilnadu

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

VOLVO 9400 INTERCITY BUS


Specifications of Volvo 9400 Bus


Engine:
Rear-mounted, 6-cylinder,7-litre diesel
Output Power:
D7E 290 213 kW (290 hp) @ 2100 rpm
Torque
1200 nm @ 1050 - 1650 rpm
Emissions class:
Euro 3
Gearbox:
6-speed manual, fully synchronised
Retarder:
Hydraulic retarder, RET120
Suspension:
Full Air
Braking system:
Disc brakes with EBS 5
Tyres
Tubeless (295/80 R 22.5")
Gross weight:
Max. gross weight         16 200 kg (Legal)
Rear axle ratio:
4:11:1
Turning radius, mts:
10.25
Battery Capacity
165 Ah
Max. speed, kmph
100 (Recommended)

Components
Rear Engine - modern powerful and fuel-efficient 
The engine in the Volvo 9400, the Volvo D7E, is a modern 7.14 litre, six-cylinder diesel engine with a turbo-charger, Common Rail Direct Injection fuel system and an intercooler.  The engine delivers 290 hp, with a maximum torque of 1200 Nm.  The engine meets Euro III Emission Standards.
Hydraulic retarder
The hydraulic retarder provides a good complement to normal braking, which considerably reduces wear on the brake pads.  The hydraulic retarder, mounted on the gearbox output is a standard fitment on Volvo 9400.

Powerful disc brakes
Volvo 9400 has highly efficient disc brakes combined with Electronic Braking System EBS5, along with few components and compact design with ventilated discs for better cooling. Separate circuits for Front and Rear Wheels. The braking system ensures high safety, immense durability and longer service life. ABS anti-locking brakes are available as an option to further enhance safety levels. Asbestos-free brake pads have long been fitted as standard on all Volvo buses.

High performance gearbox
Volvo 9400 has a manuel gearbox, the ZF 6S 1380BD, with 6 forward and 1 reverse speed, which are fully synchronised - ensuring easy operations.  Gearbox is lighter due to aluminium housing on the 9400 bus.

A well adapted powertrain
The rest of the powertrain is adapted to enable the engine to provide as much power as possible.
High degree of ride comfort
The Volvo 9400 is fitted with air suspension, which effectively compensates for irregularities in the road surface and offers a high degree of ride comfort. Stabilizers are fitted as standard on both the front and rear, minimizing the tendency to roll over.  With a 6.2 m wheelbase, the 9400 has a small turning radius of 10.25 meters. Tubeless tyres fitted on 9400 ensures higher mileage, good road grip, wet-rolling resistance, better braking, stable driving and longer tyre life.

Floor-based large luggage space
The new 9400 has increased luggage space of 9.5 Cu. M located on the floor level, it offers easy access to load and unload baggage of all the bus passengers.

Integral bus body design
Volvo 9400 body is designed as per our global standards and profiled for Indian drive conditions to accomplish maximum comforts to the passenger which comprises of tubular structures; aerodynamic body shape with ergonomic and noiseless interiors; comfortable reclining seats.