Volvo B8R Demo Coach

Volvo B8R - Euro IV 12 mtr Coach showcased at Bus World India 2016, held at Bengaluru, India

Volvo B8R is powered by a Volvo D8C 330 HP direct injection, rear diesel engine which is Euro IV / BS IV compliant and electronically controlled. The engine produces a maximum power output of 330 HP at 2200 rpm and a maximum torque of 1200 Nm at 1200 - 1600 rpm. The vehicle has a manual gearbox with 6 forward and 1 reverse gears with a hydrodynamic retarder. The Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) system provides extremely precise regulation of the ride height and very high level of comfort. Each air spring assembly is accompanied by a telescopic damper and anti roll bar is included in the rear and front suspension. The vehicle also has Electronic Braking System (EBS) with a pneumatic back up. The EBS control unit regulates the entire braking sequence and includes ABS.

VOLVO B8R DEMO COACH AT BUS WORLD INDIA 2016

The bus is equipped with the 2nd generation BEA2 and electronic data bus system. It is also used for data transmission, bus system control, monitoring and coordination of all devices installed on the bus, besides providing diagnostic information for driver and workshop.