Plaxton Elite
The Plaxton Elite is a body of a coach. It has been made from 2008 to the present day. It is made by Plaxton.
| Plaxton Elite | |
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.jpg) Parks of Hamilton Plaxton Elite at Inverness bus station | |
| 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 can be built on the Volvo B12B chassis, Volvo B9R chassis, Volvo B11R chassis, Volvo B13R chassis and Scania K-series chassis,
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][3]
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
A Megabus Plaxton Elite i at Buchanan bus station, Glasgow
References
- ↑ "Elite specification" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Elite i - ahead of its time" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
- ↑ "Plaxton unveils new Interdeck Elite coach". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
Other websites
Media related to Plaxton Elite at Wikimedia Commons