MCV DD102 | |
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![]() Kowloon Motor Bus MCV DD102 bodied VDL DB300 in October 2014 | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | MCV |
Body and chassis | |
Doors | 2 |
Floor type | Low floor |
Chassis | VDL DB300 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Cummins ISB6.7E5-250B |
Power output | 183 kW |
Dimensions | |
Length | 10.49 metres |
Width | 2.55 metes |
Height | 4.38 metres |
The MCV DD102 is a double-decker bus body built by MCV that's built on the VDL DB300 chassis.
In January 2014, Kowloon Motor Bus of Hong Kong received the first example of the bus for evaluation. [1] [2]
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