Volvo B8R

Volvo B8R

A Brakar Volvo 9700S UG-bodied B8R 6x2 operated by Nettbuss in Drammen.
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)

References

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