Mercedes-Benz O370 Explained

Mercedes-Benz O370
Capacity:28
Operator:Various
Floortype:step entrance
Engine:200 to 320 hp depending on model

The Mercedes-Benz O370 is a coach made in Brazil in the 1980s. The bus shared some similarities to another bus produced by the manufacturer at the same time, the Mercedes-Benz 0371. The 0370 has a capacity of 28 people that could be upgraded and costed $450,000 USD in 1989.[1]

Variants

The bus came in three different models - the O370RS with two axles and either a 240 or 285 hp engine, and the 0370RSD with three axles and a 285 or 320 hp engine, the 0370R with a 200 hp engine. The RS and the RSD model has pneumatic suspension, but the R model has springs suspension. The 0370R was intended for intercity use while 0370RS and 0370RSD were intended for longer-distance trips.[2]

Usage

Twelve were ordered by a transit company in Cariacica named ViaƧao Aguia Branca.[3] A bus tour company in Sao Paulo named Royal Bus also used them.

Notes and References

  1. Book: de Souza, Carlos . Turismo brasileiro se moderniza . 1989-05-06 . Jornal do Brasil . pt . Brazilian tourism is modernising.
  2. Book: Ja esta nos revendedores o moderno onibus 0-370 R da Mercedes Benz . 1986-07-05 . Jornal do Brasil . 63 . pt . The modern Mercedes Benz 0-370 R bus is now at dealers.
  3. Book: Mercedes-Benz entrega os primeiros onibus rodovarios 0-370 . 1984-12-02 . Jornal do Brasil . 181 . pt . Mercedes-Benz delivers the first 0-370 road buses.