Renault R312
The Renault R312 is a bus manufactured by Renault Trucks from 1987 to 1996. A prototype was completed in 1984.[1] It succeeded the SC 10, which was originally a Saviem design from the 1960s.[2]
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
| Production | 1987-1996 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 2 or 3 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9.8 litres |
| Power output | 152 kW (207 PS; 204 hp) 187 kW (254 PS; 251 hp) |
| Transmission | ZF 4 HP 50 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12.00 m (472.4 in) |
| Width | 2.50 m (98.4 in) |
| Height | 3.10 m (122.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 11,450 kg (25,240 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault PR100 Saviem SC 10 |
| Successor | Irisbus Agora |
The 12m long bus is rear-engined, powered by a 6-cylinder Renault turbo-diesel engine with a displacement of 9.8 litres available with either 152 kW (207 PS; 204 hp) or 187 kW (254 PS; 251 hp). By placing the engine in the rear, the interior was flat over the vehicle's whole length. It was primarily built as an integral bus, although some were completed as rolling chassis.[3][4]
The bus was popular in France, with over 4,000 produced, with RATP operating over 1,500 during the 1990s.[5] In Australia, the Renault PR100.3 has the same visual appearance as the R312. Export sales were made to Germany, Italy and Switzerland.[3]
References
- One step for French psv Commercial Motor 26 May 1984
- Bus Explorer Chapter 14: Renault Buses, 2002 Archived 2012-02-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Renault bus goes lower Commercial Motor 7 November 1991
- Renault R312 to wait for UK rise Commercial Motor 22 October 1992
- Renault R312 French Bus Page
