Volvo B9R

Rear Engined Coach Chassis manufactured by Volvo

Motor vehicle

Volvo B9R
National Express Plaxton Elite B9R
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo
Body and chassis
Floor type	Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine	Volvo D9A/D9B 9.0L rear-mounted I-6
Transmission	6-speed manual I-Shift automated
Dimensions
Kerb weight	19,000 kg (42,000 lb) maximum GVW

The Volvo B9R is a rear-engined coach chassis built by Volvo. It can be built with bodies up to 13 m (42 ft 8 in) long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg (42,000 lb).

The B9R is equipped with a rear-mounted Volvo 9.0-litre 6-cylinder diesel engine under the floor, producing 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) and torque of 1,700 N⋅m (1,254 lb⋅ft).^[1]

The Plaxton Panther is built on the B9R chassis and provides 53 seats.^[2] The Sunsundegui bodywork provides a 55-seat arrangement.^[3]

References

^ "Volvo B9R Brochure" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 October 2015.
^ "Solus Coaches takes two Volvo B9R Panthers". Transport Engineer. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
^ "Straight out ontour for Volvo B9R at Cropley Coaches". 20 May 2011. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012.