Plaxton Elite

Plaxton Elite
Overview
ManufacturerPlaxton
Production2008-present (Elite)
2012-present (Elite i)
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2 (optional continental exit)[clarification needed]
Floor typeStep-entrance (with optional wheelchair lift)
ChassisVolvo B12B
Volvo B9R
Volvo B11R
Volvo B13R
Scania K-series
Powertrain
EngineVolvo (B12B/BxxR)
Scania (K-Series)
Capacity53-70 seated
Dimensions
Length12–15 metres (39–49 ft)
Width2.55 metres (8 ft 4 in)
Height
  • Elite
  • 3.7 metres (12 ft)
[1]
  • Elite i
  • 3.96 metres (13.0 ft)
[2]
Chronology
PredecessorPlaxton Paragon
Plaxton Profile

The Plaxton Elite is a coach body produced by the British bus and coach manufacturer Plaxton. It is primarily targeted at the premium touring market and went into production in late 2008, replacing Plaxton's pre-existing Paragon and Profile coach bodies.

  1. ^ "Elite specification" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Elite i - ahead of its time" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.