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Specifications for the Volvo B8L Double Decker
A lightweight double-decker bus chassis with a compact, powerful powertrain installation. It offers great flexibility for body builders to adapt the bus to specific customer needs.
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Floor configuration
Low floor
Double-decker
Fuel type
Diesel
HVO
Engine output
350 hp
Permitted GVW
24.750 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
11.791 mm
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.450 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.526 mm
Frame height
2.213 mm
Wheelbase
5.590 mm
Bogie distance
1.500 mm
Front overhang
2.213 mm
Rear overhang
2.488 mm
Steering wheel position
1.703 mm
Track, front
2.069 mm
Track, rear
1.878 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
24,750 kg kg
Permitted front axle load
7.500 kg
Permitted rear axle load
11.500 kg
Permitted tag axle load
6.700 kg
Permitted bogie load
17.250 kg
Driver station
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Rev counter
6.5" display
Fuel gauge
Coolant temperature
Brakes
Turbo and oil pressure
Indicators
Warning lamps
Cluster and controls transit mounted
Features
Tachograph
Data logging
External temperature gauge
Fuel economy meter
Engine controls in engine compartment to enable engine operation from the rear of vehicle
Fuel tanks
Safety systems
Driver support
I-Coaching
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Axles
Tag axle
Fixed
Differential lock
No
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
RHD
Power steering
Electric driven hydraulic steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Standard
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Air bellows, tag axle
2
Exhaust system
Design
One box muffler design
Exhaust aftertreatment
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Features
Automatic regeneration of DPF without driver involvement under normal conditions
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) for emissions, according to step C of emission regulations
Cooling system
Design
Electrically driven fans with speed control
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Coolant level warning in instrument cluster
Higher allowed coolant temperature for better cooling performance and lower fuel consumption
Air and brake system
Brakes
Volvo disc brakes
Braking systems
Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake assistant
Air system
Compressed air system, easily filled from external circuit
Cut-in pressure 9.5 bar
Cut-out pressure 10.8 bar
Features
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
Brake temperature warning
Poor brake performance warning
Lining wear sensing and analysis
Electrical system
Starter batteries
2 x 12 V
Alternators
Load balanced alternators
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
105 Ah
Features
Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level
Regenerative charge control to increase fuel efficiency
Wheels and Tyres
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