Volvo B9R explained
| Volvo B9R |
| Floortype: | Step entrance |
| Engine: | Volvo D9A/D9B 9.0L rear-mounted I-6 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual
I-Shift automated |
| Sp: | uk |
The Volvo B9R is a rear-engined coach chassis built by Volvo. It can be built with bodies up to 13m (43feet) long and a maximum gross weight of 19000kg (42,000lb).
The B9R is equipped with a rear-mounted Volvo 9.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine under the floor, producing 3800NaN0 and torque of 17000NaN0.[1]
The Plaxton Panther is built on the B9R chassis and provides 53 seats.[2] The Sunsundegui bodywork provides a 55-seat arrangement.[3]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Volvo B9R Brochure . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010100028/http://www.volvobuses.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VBC/Global%20-%20ILF/B9R_brochure_2009_en.pdf . 2015-10-10.
- Web site: 2011-11-08 . Solus Coaches takes two Volvo B9R Panthers . 2023-11-04 . Transport Engineer.
- Web site: 2011-05-20 . Straight out ontour for Volvo B9R at Cropley Coaches . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502213153/http://www.cvshow.com/webcontent/2011/05/20/straight-out-ontour-for-volvo-b9r-at-cropley-coaches/ . 2012-05-02.
