What is a C2 school bus?
The Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 (often shortened to Thomas C2) is a cowled-chassis bus manufactured by bus body manufacturer Thomas Built Buses. Introduced in 2004, the C2 marked the first usage of the Freightliner C2 chassis.
How long is a Thomas C2 school bus?
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 | |
|---|---|
| Years of manufacture | 2004 to present |
| Length | up to 40 feet |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel, Diesel-electric hybrid, Natural gas, Propane |
What engine is in a Thomas school bus?
The Detroit DD8 engine is a 7.7L inline 6-cylinder medium-duty engine with specific development for the Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX. It promises a horsepower range of 260 to 300 HP and a torque range of 660-860 pounds per foot.
How much horsepower does a Thomas school bus have?
Yes and yes. The Detroit DD8 is a 7.7L in-line 6-cylinder medium-range engine that boasts a horsepower range of 260-300HP and a torque range of 660–860 foot-pounds for the Saf-T-Liner HDX.
How tall is a Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2?
6ft 5in
Exterior Length: 39ft. Interior Length (Driver Seat to Back Wall): 30ft. Interior Width: 7ft 6in. Interior Height: 6ft 5in.
Where are Thomas buses built?
High Point, North Carolina
Since 1936, Thomas has produced school buses in High Point, North Carolina. In addition to bus bodies, the company also produces vehicle chassis for its Saf-T-Liner/Transit Liner EFX and HDX buses.
When did the Thomas C2 come out?
The Saf-T-Liner C2 is a Type C full-size school bus built by Thomas Built Buses, introduced in the fall of 2004.
How long is a 1999 Thomas school bus?
Dimensions: Exterior Length: 37ft. Interior Length (Driver Seat to Back Wall): 28ft 6in. Interior Width: 7ft 6in.
How many miles can a diesel bus last?
On average, a clean-diesel school bus can travel about 510 miles on a tank of diesel vs. only 270 miles on gasoline, based on the same standard-sized fuel tanks.
How tall is a Thomas Saf T Liner c2?
How tall is a Thomas Saf-T-Liner c2?
What is the length of a 66 passenger school bus?
It depends really. If you order a bus with extended knee room your length could be the same as a bus with more passenger capacity. For example on a type D bus in our district it is 35ft in length and 72 passenger(non extended knee room) where as a 66 passenger bus with extended knee room is 35ft in length.