SOR NS 18

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SOR NS 18
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SOR NS 18 in Bratislava
Overview
Manufacturer SOR
Body and chassis
Doors4 or 3 doors
Floor type low-floor
Powertrain
Engine Iveco Cursor 9 Euro VI
Capacity64 to 80 seated
Power output243 kW (326 hp)
Transmission ZF 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length18,750 mm (738.2 in)
Width2,550 mm (100.4 in)
Height2,995 mm (117.9 in)
Curb weight 14,500 kg (32,000 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor SOR NB 18

SOR NS 18 is a low-floor articulated single-decker bus produced by Czech bus manufacturer SOR since 2018. In many towns they will replace Karosa B 741 and Karosa B 941.

Contents

Construction features

SOR NS 18 is derived from the SOR NS 12 rigid single-decker bus. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Engine and automatic transmission are located in the left rear corner of the bus. Inside are used plastic Ster seats. Rear axle is VOITH brand, as well as medium axle, the front axle is of its own production with independent wheel suspension. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has pusher configuration. Body of the vehicle is welded from steel-voltage profiles, flashings from the outside and interior are lined with plastic sheeting. The floor of the bus is at a height of 340 mm above the ground. On the right side of the bus are four doors.

In Czechia are also produced trolleybus Škoda 33Tr SOR in Škoda Transportation, which are based on SOR NS 18 bodies.

Production and operation

In 2018 SOR introduced in Prague on Czechbus. Articulated single-decker bus NS 18 was presented with their prototype after the prototype has done both test drive through cities in Czechia and Slovakia. From May 15 to June 3, 2019, Bratislava became the first to test this bus. [1] From December 6, 2019 to January 31, 2020, Hradec Králové leased this bus for tests. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Vůz SOR Libchavy 6E3 8108 (SOR NS 18) | seznam-autobusu.cz". seznam-autobusu.cz. Retrieved 2019-12-17.