Karosa B 931

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Karosa B931
Karosa B931 no.7392 from 1996 of Prague transport company
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors3, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineLIAZ ML636N Renault MIHR
Capacity31 sitting/63 standing
Power output175 kW (LIAZ) 190 kW (Renault)
TransmissionVoith DIWA 3-speed automatic ZF 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length11345 mm
Width2500 mm
Height3165 mm
Curb weight9800kg - 10500 kg
Drivers cab of prototype of Karosa B 931

Karosa B 931 is an urban bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1996 to 2002. Modernised version B931E was introduced in 1999. It was succeeded by Karosa B 951 in 2002.

Construction features

B 931 is derived from Karosa B 731 city bus, and also unified with city bus models such as B 941 and B 932. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with automatic gearbox in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are three doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used plastic Vogelsitze or Fainsa seats. Drivers cab is separated from the rest of the vehicle with glazed partition (protype BK1 made in the year 1995 didn´t have partition). In the middle part is room for a pram or wheelchair.

Production and operation

Prototype of Karosa B931 was built in 1995. In 1996 started serial production, which continued until 2002.

Currently, number of Karosa B931 buses is decreasing, due to supply of new low-floor buses, for example by SOR NB12 made in Czech Republic.

Historical buses

See also