| Volvo B9R | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D9A/D9B 9.0L rear-mounted I-6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual I-Shift automated |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 19,000 kg (42,000 lb) maximum GVW |
The Volvo B9R is a rear-engined coach chassis built by Volvo. It can be built with bodies up to 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg (42,000 lb).
The B9R is equipped with a rear-mounted Volvo 9.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine under the floor, producing 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) and torque of 1,700 N⋅m (1,254 lb⋅ft).[1]
The Plaxton Panther is built on the B9R chassis and provides 53 seats.[2] The Sunsundegui bodywork provides a 55-seat arrangement.[3]
- ^ "Volvo B9R Brochure" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Solus Coaches takes two Volvo B9R Panthers". Transport Engineer. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Straight out ontour for Volvo B9R at Cropley Coaches". 20 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012.