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Before creating the Vanabode travel style I ran a motorcoach website. This page is one of many bus articles I wrote for coach buyers before closing that website.

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MCI 102C3 Coach

Overall Length: 40 ft
Overall Width: 102 in
Overall Height: about 11 ft
Wheelbase: 285 in
Approximate Vehicle Weight: 27,250 lb

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Engine: Six cylinder DDC 6V-92TA two-cycle diesel developing 300 HP at 2100 RPM or Eight cylinder DDC 8V-71 two-cycle diesel developing 280 HP at 2100 RPM or Eight cylinder DDC 8V-92TA two-cycle diesel to 400 HP at 2100 RPM
Transmission: Manual: Fuller T-11605D (five forward and one reverse)
Automatic: Allison HT740 (four forward and one reverse)
Brakes: Service: Air operated two shoe service brakes are installed at each axle.
Emergency Brakes: Air operated Bendix-Westinghouse DD-3 emergency and parking brakes are used at rear driving axle.
Clutch: Self-adjusting, dry disc type, 15.5" diameter, with air assist (Fuller 5-speed trans.)
Electrical: 24 volt negative ground. Two heavy duty 29 plate, 225 ampere hour capacity batteries. (Front headlights - dual halogen - 12 volt lamps).
Air Conditioning: 6 cylinder compressor, driven by a self adjusting belt drive off the main engine.
Seats: 47 or 49 passenger recliners with restroom
Parcel Racks: Inside parcel racks - 103.75 cu. ft.
Luggage Compartments: Underfloor enclosed - 319 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank: 156 gallon capacity or 190 gallons with auxiliary
Suspension: Air ride type, which operates automatically and maintains a constant ride height
Steering: Hydraulic - power steering is standard

A fully paintable exterior, designed for 30 years/3 million miles, easy to find parts, are some of the advantages of the MCI 102C3 coach.

For more MCI information see MCI bus models.

 

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