Karosa C 943

Karosa C 943

Karosa C943
Overview
Manufacturer Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors 3, air-operated
Floor type High-floor
Chassis semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine LIAZ ML636N Euro II V6 Diesel engine
Capacity

53 sitting

79 standing
Power output 175 kW (235 hp) (LIAZ)
Transmission ZF 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length 17,615 mm (693.5 in)
Width 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height 3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Curb weight 14,300 kg (31,500 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Karosa C 744

Karosa C 944 is an articulated intercity bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1997 to 2001. Its production was stopped without any successor.

Construction features

Karosa C 943 is model of Karosa 900 series. C 943 is derived from Karosa B 941, and also unified with intercity models such as C 934 and C 935. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic gearbox is placed in the rear part. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has pusher configuration. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles mounted on air suspension. On the right side are three doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle. Buses has an open design of turntable.

Production and operation

Serial production started in 1997 and production continued until 2001. Between the years 1997 and 2001 was made 27 buses mainly for transport companies in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Currently, number of Karosa C943 buses is reduced, due to high age of the buses.
C 943 buses were not as the only type of 930/940 series made in the modernised E version, although it was reportedly considered.
During January 2013 was still 23 of these buses in service. [1]

References

  1. ↑ http://seznam-autobusu.cz/seznam/?&seznam=autobusy_Karosa_C943

See also

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