| Ikarus 55 | |
|---|---|
 Ikarus 55 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ikarus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | Two |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | Semi-self-supporting |
| Related | Ikarus 66 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Csepel D-614 (straight-six, Diesel) |
| Capacity | 32–44 passengers, seated |
| Power output | 107 kW (143 hp) |
| Transmission | 5+1 manual gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5,550 mm (18 ft 2+1⁄2 in) |
| Length | 11,400 mm (37 ft 4+7⁄8 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (8 ft 2+3⁄8 in) |
| Height | 2,900 mm (9 ft 6+1⁄8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 9,500 kg (20,900 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Ikarus 256 |
The Ikarus 55 is a high-floor coach designated for long-distance as well as interurban traffic, and the first rear-engine Ikarus bus. It was made from 1952 – 1973, alongside the technically related Ikarus 66, by the Hungarian bus maker Ikarus. In total, 8,350 Ikarus 55 and 66 were delivered to East Germany.[1]