Karosa ŠM 16,5

Karosa ŠM 16,5
Overview
Manufacturer Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors 4, air-operated
Floor type High-floor
Chassis semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine Škoda ML 630 V6 Diesel engine
Power output 152.4 kW (204 hp) (Škoda ML 630)
Transmission Praga 2-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length 16,500 mm (649.6 in)
Width 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height 2,985 mm (117.5 in)
Curb weight 11,800 kg (26,000 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Škoda 706 RTO-K
Successor Karosa B 741

Karosa ŠM 16,5 was prototype of an urban bus built by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in 1968. It was succeeded by Karosa B 741 in 1991.

Construction features

Karosa ŠM 16,5 is completely different from its predecessor, Škoda 706 RTO-K, which had engine in front. ŠM 16,5 is model of Karosa Š series. It is derived from Karosa ŠM 11 city bus, and also unified with long-distance coach Karosa ŠD 11. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic gearbox in the middle, between the wheels. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are four folding doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle. In the rear part is room for a pram or wheelchair.

Production and operation

In 1968 was built protype. Then was built another 15 buses. Later it was decided that instead of buses ŠM 16.5 will be imported buses Ikarus 280 and serial production was halted on command. Last buses ŠM 16,5 were scrapped in 80´s.

Historical vehicles

no historical vehicle was saved. Since 2012 is built in Slovakia replica of Karosa ŠM 16,5.

References

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