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The '''Volvo B9R''' is a mid-engined [[Coach (vehicle)|coach]] chassis built by [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]]. It can be built with bodies up to 13m long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg.
The '''Volvo B9R''' is a rear-engined [[Coach (vehicle)|coach]] chassis built by [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]]. It can be built with bodies up to 13m long and a maximum gross weight of 19,000 kg.


The B9R is equipped with a rear-mounted Volvo 9.0-litre 6-cylinder [[diesel engine]] under the floor, producing {{convert|380|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and torque of {{convert|1700|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>[http://www.volvobuses.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VBC/Global%20-%20ILF/B9R_brochure_2009_en.pdf Volvo B9R brochure]</ref>
The B9R is equipped with a rear-mounted Volvo 9.0-litre 6-cylinder [[diesel engine]] under the floor, producing {{convert|380|bhp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and torque of {{convert|1700|Nm|lb.ft|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>[http://www.volvobuses.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VBC/Global%20-%20ILF/B9R_brochure_2009_en.pdf Volvo B9R brochure]</ref>

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Volvo B9R
National Express Plaxton Elite B9R
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Body and chassis
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D9A/D9B 9.0L rear-mounted I-6
Transmission6-speed manual
I-Shift automated
Dimensions
Curb weight19000 kg maximum GVW

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

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]

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