Karosa C 954
Karosa C 954 | |
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Karosa C 954E in Prague, Czech Republic | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Karosa |
Body and chassis | |
Doors | 2, air-operated |
Floor type | High-floor |
Chassis | semi-self-supporting with frame |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Iveco Cursor 8 F2B Euro III |
Power output | 225 kW (302 hp) |
Transmission | ZF 6-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Length | 11320 mm |
Width | 2500 mm |
Height | 3165 mm |
Curb weight | 10800 kg |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Karosa C 934 |
Successor | Irisbus Crossway |
Karosa C 954 is an intercity bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years 2002 to 2006. In 2003 was introduced modernised version C954E. It was succeeded by Irisbus Crossway in 2006.
Construction features
Karosa C 954 is basic model of Karosa 900 series. C 954 is unified with city bus models such as B 952 and B 961. Body was assembled to the skeleton, which has undergone a dip stage, sheets were galvanized and painted and then to have it installed additional components. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front and rear axles are solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two doors. Inside are used cloth seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.
Production and operation
In 2002 started serial production, which continued until 2006. Since 2003 were buses produced only modernised version C 954 E, which had glass glued to skeleton, instead of glass mounted in rubber and better ventilation of the engine compartment.
Historical vehicles
Any historical vehicle was not saved yet.
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Karosa C 954. |
- Article about Karosa C 954 buses in Prague
- Photogallery of Karosa C 954
- Technical specs on manufacturers webpage (on web archive)