Plaxton Elite
The Plaxton Elite is a body of a coach. It has been made from 2008 to the present day by Plaxton.
| Plaxton Elite | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Production | 2008-present (Elite) 2012-present (Elite i) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type | Step-entrance (with optional wheelchair lift) |
| Chassis | Volvo B12B Volvo B9R Volvo B11R Volvo B13R Scania K-series |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo (B12B/BxxR) Scania (K-Series) |
| Capacity | 53-70 seated |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12–15 metres (39–49 ft) |
| Width | 2.55 metres (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Plaxton Paragon Plaxton Profile |
The Elite body is built on the following chassis:
Volvo B11R chassis[5]
Volvo B13R chassis[6]
Scania K-series chassis
In 2012, It replaced the Profile coach body.
Elite i
In 2012, Plaxton made a new model called the Elite i. the passenger area is above the driver's cab and there is a small lower saloon. The Elite i body is built on the Volvo B11RT chassis.[2][7]
Gallery
Volvo B13RT with Elite bodywork rear
Volvo B11RT with Elite i bodywork
Volvo B11RT with Elite i bodywork rear
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Plaxton Elite Media
Megabus Plaxton Elite i bodied Volvo B11R at Buchanan bus station, Glasgow
Left-hand drive PolskiBus Plaxton Elite i bodied Volvo B11R in Mokotów, Warsaw
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References
- ↑ Elite specification. Plaxton. Retrieved 2010-12-27.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Elite i - ahead of its time. Plaxton. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ↑ Walter, Richard. Touring by Bus and Coach (in en) (2024-10-15)Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0707-6.
- ↑ Archived News. Plaxton.
- ↑ Walter, Richard. Buses on the Western Isles (in en) (2021-05-15)Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-3981-0455-6.
- ↑ Devoy, David. Scottish Citylink Coaches (in en) (2019-10-15)Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1-4456-9148-0.
- ↑ Plaxton unveils new Interdeck Elite coach. Coach & Bus Week (28 February 2012). Peterborough: Emap. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
Other websites
Media related to Plaxton Elite at Wikimedia Commons