| Karosa LC 957 (HD 12) | |
| Manufacturer: | Karosa |
| Capacity: | 41–47 sitting |
| Height: | 3.27m (10.73feet) |
| Floortype: | High-floor |
| Doors: | 2, air-operated |
| Weight: | 13200 kg |
| Chassis: | semi-self-supporting with frame |
| Engine: | Renault MIDR 062045 M41 diesel |
| Powerout: | 250 kW |
| Transmission: | ZF 8-speed manual |
| Predecessor: | Karosa LC 757 |
Karosa LC 957 (known as HD 12) is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, produced from 1997 to 1999.[1]
Karosa LC 957 is a model of Karosa 900 series. LC 957 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 934 and B 932, but has different design. The body is semi-self-supporting with frame; the engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. The model has two doors on the right side and high padded seats. The driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.
In the years 1997 to 1999 only 19 buses were manufactured.