Volvo B13R
| Volvo B13R | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 2009-present |
| Assembly | Sweden |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coach chassis |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D13C |
| Power output | 420-500 bhp |
| Transmission | Volvo I-Shift |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.5-15.0 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo B12B |
| Successor | Volvo B11R |
Volvo B13R is a 12.8-litre engined coach chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2009. It replaced the higher output configurations of Volvo B12B.[1] A Tri-axle version of the B13R is also available, known in the UK as the B13RT. When Volvo chose not to upgrade the D13 engine to meet Euro 6 emission requirements, it was replaced by the Volvo B11R[2] in the European market, but is still available at other markets, like Mexico. The B13R is easy recognisable as being the only modern Volvo coach chassis with air intakes on the right-hand side.
Over 190 were sold in the United Kingdom, with Park's of Hamilton purchasing 32.[3] Australian interstate operator Greyhound Australia purchased 30.[4]
Engines
D13C,[5] 12 777 cc, in-line 6 cyl. turbodiesel (2009-present)
- D13C420 - 309 kW (420 bhp), 2100 Nm, Euro 5/EEV
- D13C460 - 338 kW (460 bhp), 2300 Nm, Euro 5/EEV
- D13C500 - 368 kW (500 bhp), 2500 Nm, Euro 5
The D13C500 is only available on certain markets. One example is the Comil Campione DD-based Volvo Double Decker[6] available in Mexico.
References
- ↑ New powerful and more fuel efficient Volvo B13R Australasian Bus & Coach 6 May 2010
- ↑ Volvo B8R Plaxton Leopard Bus & Coach Buyer 7 March 2014
- ↑ Volvo B13R Bus Lists on the Web
- ↑ Volvo Greyhound Order Bus & Coach Professional 23 September 2013
- ↑ Volvo D13C Euro5/EEV fact sheet Volvo Buses
- ↑ Volvo Double Decker especificaciones Volvo Buses Mexico
External links
Media related to Volvo B13R at Wikimedia Commons- Specifications Volvo
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