SOR LH 12

SOR LH 12
SOR LH 12 in Prague, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer	SOR
Body and chassis
Doors	2
Floor type	Low-entry
Powertrain
Engine	IVECO Tector NEF V6 Diesel engine
Capacity	51 sitting
Power output	220 kW (295 hp)
Transmission	ZF 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	11,820 mm (465.4 in)
Width	2,525 mm (99.4 in)
Height	3,265 mm (128.5 in)
Curb weight	10,400 kg (22,900 lb)

SOR LH 12 is an turistic bus and long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer SOR from the Czech Republic since 2005.

Construction features

LH 12 is two-axle bus with a semi-self supporting bodywork which is welded from closed steel profiles. The outer part of the body is lined with flashing, the interior is lined with plastic sheeting. Some of the lower part of the skeleton are made of stainless steel. The engine and manual gearbox are located at the rear of the vehicle under the floor. Rear driven axle is the Spanish brand DANA, front axle of custom design is trapezoidal with independent wheel suspension. Seats for passengers are disposed on the raised pedestals are spaced 2 + 2 central aisle. The luggage compartment under the floor of the car has a volume of 8 m³. Bus has two doors. The first is located in front of the front axle, the latter can be customized placed in front of or behind the rear axle.

Production and operation

LH 12 is the flagship bus of company SOR, which was introduced at Autosalon Nitra in 2005. The manufacturer has responded to the wishes of customers who wanted a classic twelve-meter length Coach, which were in the Czech Republic until then domain competing Karosa. Production of vehicle LH 12 was launched shortly thereafter. LH 12 buses are designed for long-distance lines or for chartered transport. Between transport companies which run this model, includes Veolia Transport ČSAD Vsetín or in Slovakia SAD Humenné.

See also

External links

• Description on the web page of manufacturer

• List of buses