Originally posted by The_Bus_Guide:
SBS ans TIBS should really consider getting MAN buses. I mean, MAN has a manufacturing centre in Malaysia, right at our doorsteps. Parts, assembly, shipment and maintenance shouldn't be a problem and realatively cheap too.
The 18.280 HOCLR is a good citybus (essentially the same as the Causeway Link buses but with a higher power rating). It's turbocharged engine is Euro 3 compliant, has a capacity of only 6871cc with a maximum power output of 280hp (206 kW) @2400 rpm and is able to pump out 1100 Nm of torque @1400-1700 rpm! It comes with a Voith 854.2 gearbox with integrated retarder. SBS & TIBS, what are you waiting for? Get the MAN 18.280 HOCLR!
Whoa that MAN is indeed powerful. With the same EC as a B7RLE!