Mercedes-Benz O303
| Mercedes-Benz O303 | |
|---|---|
 Mercedes-Benz O303 in Mannheim in August 2006 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production |
1974-92 1976-78 (Hyundai, South Korea) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Mercedes-Benz OM 401 Mercedes-Benz OM 402 Mercedes-Benz OM 403 Mercedes-Benz OM 404 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 8.7-12.0 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz O302 |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz O404 |
The Mercedes-Benz O303 was a coach chassis manufactured by Mercedes-Benz between 1974 and 1992.
History
The Mercedes-Benz O303 was launched in 1974 at the Paris Motor Show as a replacement for the O302.[1] In 1985, the O303 was the first bus to offer anti-lock braking.[2]
Over 33,000 O303s were built over an eighteen-year period. It was superseded by the O404.
References
- ↑ O303: Complex coach range from Mercedes Commercial Motor 13 December 1974
- ↑ The O303: modular buses Daimler 30 October 2008
External links
Media related to Mercedes-Benz O303 at Wikimedia Commons