Volkswagen Volksbus

The VW Volksbus is an omnibus model of Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, which is mainly produced by the truck manufacturer MAN Latin America for the South American market. A wide range of chassis allows for both in city traffic and in highway driving. With the production of the series was started in 1993.

Volkswagen Trucks and Buses filled with the VW Volksbus in South America in 2007 a ​​market share of around 28 %.

Technology

All vehicles are equipped with electronically controlled high-revving engines of the MWM series with Euro III standard. The wheelbases differ depending on chassis and overall weight. A special feature is the chassis of the long-distance bus VW 18.320 EOT with the electronic components. The chassis has the same Cummins ISC engine like the VW Constellation Titan Tractor, but with higher power and higher torque. The known properties of the mechanical version retains the new electronic version. These include a modular chassis, pneumatic suspension and standard aluminum wheels. In addition, it will be delivered within the truck version with extension kit, whereby the assembly of an installation with rack 12 to 13.2 m is possible.

Chassis

The VW Volksbus is produced with a total gross weight of 5 to 18 tons. The following chassis are available:

  • VW 5140 EOD
  • VW 8150 EOD
  • VW 9150 EOD
  • VW 15.190 EOD
  • VW 17,230 EOD
  • VW 17.260 EOD and EOT
  • VW 18.320 EOT
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