Volvo 9700

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9700
Manufacturer Volvo
design type Coach
Production period since 2001
axes 2 or 3
engine Diesel engine Volvo DH12 (Euro 4 or Euro 5)
power 250 kW / 340 PS, 279 kW / 380 PS, 309 kW / 420 PS, 339 kW / 460 PS
length 10.4 to 15 m
width 2.55 m
height 3.58-3.70 m
Seats 70 +1 +1
Perm. total weight 19,000 to 26,500 kg
Previous model Volvo B10M

The Volvo 9700 is a touring coach with a total of 72 seats that Volvo has been producing in its plants in Turku in Finland , Wrocław in Poland and since 2008 in Tultitlán in Mexico as a successor to the Volvo B10M .

It is based on the modular Volvo TX platform , which allows two lengths, two or three axles and two heights. The Volvo DH12 diesel engine is installed as a rear engine as standard . The output is 250 kW (340 PS), 279 kW (380 PS), 309 kW (420 PS) and 339 kW (460 PS). Optionally, installation as a mid-engine in underfloor construction is possible. This results in better handling and higher loading capacity. The mid-engine version has a load volume of 13–16 m³ and the rear-engine version 10.5–12 m³.

The chassis is made of stainless steel. The braking system includes functions such as electronic brake force distribution , anti-lock braking system , traction control ASR, brake assist , Volvo Engine Brake and Volvo Compact Retarder . The standard equipment includes a refrigerator , TV and video system with two 15-inch screens and CD audio system. Air conditioning is available on request .

The 9700 has been produced in Mexico for the North American market since the end of 2008 . The engine is in this case from the Volvo plant in Hagerstown, Maryland supplied with a Volvo I-Shift automatic transmission coupled, while in Europe and manual transmission are used.

In 2008 the Volvo 9700 received the International Bus and Coach of the Year award .

  • Rear view

  • Version with rear engine

  • Volvo 9700 of the Atomi Line

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