| Leyland-DAB Lion | |
|---|---|
 East Lancs bodied Leyland-DAB Lion in 2012 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leyland |
| Production | 1986-1988 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Leyland TL11 |
| Power output | 183 kW |
| Transmission | ZF Ecomat |
The Leyland-DAB Lion was a mid-engined double-decker bus chassis manufactured by Leyland between 1986 and 1988.
The Leyland-DAB Lion was designed as a mid-engined double-decker bus chassis based on a Danish Automobile Building design. [1] [2] Only 32 were built for Clydeside Scottish, Eastern Scottish and Nottingham City Transport. [3] [4] [5]
Following the takeover of Leyland by Volvo, the Lion ceased production in 1988. [6]
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