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VDL FUTURA Euro 6 test drive tour

The New VDL FUTURA is here. For the acquaintance of the new VDL FUTURA with automobilists of the industry, the executives of A.P. Bus & Coach Hellas toured for test drive in Macedonia, Thrace, Epirus, Thessaly, Western and Central Greece and Crete.

Specifically Aitoloakarnania, Arta, Preveza, Volos, Larissa, Drama, Igoumenitsa, Ioannina, Kalamata, Kozani, Veria, Nafplio, Xanthi, Komotini, Patras, Pyrgos, Serres, Sparta, Trikala, Karditsa, Tripoli and Chania

In the public bus services of these areas was the presentation of the new VDL FUTURA, which is the lightest and the most "intelligent" manufacturing in the market, with a brushed stainless steel 3CR12 and reliable, powerful and economic DAF engines, which are expected from the Netherlands. In addition, it is characterized by modern, plain and simple design and has the ability for incorporating custom and personalized equipment. Also the new Euro 6 engine technology further reduces fuel consumption. This results not only in reduced emission of pollutants, but also in low maintenance costs. When you add the long life of VDL FUTURA, it results in maximum 'Profit Ownership'. Thus, these advantages make the new VDL FUTURA perfect choice for future investment, especially in times when attention on economic choices is much needed.

You can see photos of the tour with the happy drivers and the technical characteristics of the new VDL FUTURA below.

Specifications

Main dimensions (mm) and weight (kg)

  FHD2-122 FHD2-129 FHD2-131 FHD2-139 FHD2-148
Length 12.195 12.875 13.145 13.945 14.845
Width 2.550 2.550 2.550 2.550 2.550
Height 3.700 3.700 3.700 3.700 3.700
Wheelbase 6.150 6.830 6.150 6.530 7.430
Front overhang 2.705 2.705 2.705 2.705 2.705
Rear overhang 3.340 3.340 2.790 3.210 3.210
Interior height 1.920 1.920 1.920 1.920 1.920
Cycle Turn 20.528 22.096 20.566 21.440 23.480

Main dimensions (mm) and weight (kg)

Basic versions (Length / Motor)

FHD2 122/370 FHD2 129/370 FHD2 131/460 FHD2 139/460 FHD2 148/460
FHD2 122/440 FHD2 129/440 FHD2 131/460 FHD2 139/510 FHD2 148/510

Engines

   Engines DAF (Paccar)

       Straight-6 engine

 

MX-11

ΜΧ-11 MX-13
horsepower (hp) 370 440 460
Technology Euro 6 Euro 6 Euro 6
Displacement (lt) 10,8 10,8 12,9
Max torque 1,600Νm at 1.000 – 1.650 rpm 2,100Νm at 1.000 – 1.450 rpm 2,300Νm at 1.000 – 1.425rpm
Power 370HP at 2.200rpm 440HP at 2.100 rpm 460HP at 2.300 rpm

Transmission

Gearbox Engine Type Retarder type

ZF EcoShift

6S 1611 BO

MX-11 (370hp) standard

Manual

i=6,44-3,77–2,26–1,44–1,00–0,81–R5,89

ZF Intarder3

ZF AS Tronic

12 AS 1611 BO

MX-11 (370hp) optional

Automatic

i= 12,33-9,59-7,44-5,78-4,56-3,55-2,70-2,10-1,63-1,27-1.00-0.78–R 11,41

ZF Intarder3

ZF EcoShift

6S 2111 BO

MX-11 (440) standard

Manual

i= 6,32–3,62–2,15–1,37–1,00–0,81–R5,81

ZF Intarder3
ZF AS-Tronic 12AS2301 MX-11 (440hp) optional

Automatic

i= 12,33–9,59–7,44–5,78–4,56–3,55–2,70–2,10–1,63–1,27–1,00–0,78–R11,41

ZF Intarder3

• Operation of intarder connected to the EBS

• Command and control of intarder via the dashboard controller and through the brake pedal

• The intarder fitted with Bremsomat (minus the automatic)

Clutch

• Hydraulic clutch with pneumatic assistance

Engine brake and accelerator pedal

• Electronically adjustable accelerator pedal

• Cruise Control (pilot)

• speed limiter at 100km / h

Tanks

• Oil 1x500 liters from PVC. Optional dual tank 860 liters

• Ad Blue 50 liters

• Protection of the tank to the front wheel. Additional fuel pump in

  backplate

• heated water separator with level warning on the screen

Brakes

• EBS, ESC, ABS, ASR, disc brakes back and front (ZF, Knorr)

front axle

• ZF independent , RL 75 E type

Different

• ZF A132 S91

     -Manual gearbox GO170 / 210/230: 1: 3,23 (6th 100 km - 1360 ha.)

     -Automatic gearbox AS-Tronic2001 / 2301: 1: 2,93 (100 km 12th - 1200 ha.)

Suspension

• Front: Full air suspension, 2 Bubbles 2 Koni shock absorbers, 2 valves height

• Back: Full air suspension, 4 bubbles, 4 Koni shock absorbers, 2 valves height

• Third axis: Full air suspension, 2 Bubbles 2 Koni shock absorbers.

• Height adjustment: Electronically controlled suspension ECAS (Electronically Controlled Air Suspension) including sedimentation mechanism (-70mm) and elevation (+ 100mm) controlled by CAN.

Precipitation: Front and rear axle independently, simultaneous lifting

Chassis / superstructure

Integral modular steel frame with high quality tubular portions connected by welding or screws.

- Material thickness

- Front mask PDCPD

- Bonnet rear aluminum bumper PDCPD

- Aluminum Roof with laminar

- R66 roll bars steel front and rear

- Polyester domes on all four wheels

Corrosion protection

- Galvanised sides made from a piece of blazing metal

- Internal anticorrosive treatment of all metal lower part

- Outdoor paint lower portion and the side of the frame

- External anticorrosion treatment of lower part with hard wax

Miscellaneous

- Driver's seat ISRI 6860/875 heated, full configuration, with 3-point belt and armrests. Possibility for leather or in the passenger lounge fabric

- Electric and heated driver / passenger window

- Electric and heated mirrors

- Electric blinds in front, independent left and right

- Main luggage compartment lock, right and left sides independently operable

- Roof and passengers channels coated with microfiber Trinity Silver washable material

- Wall Luggage front and rear from aluminum

Air Conditioning

- Denso Air Conditioning Ceiling

- Two compressors, with mounting in the engine block with a separate cooling circuit twice the speed and reliability guaranteed

- Individual driver front air conditioner (optional)

Glow

- Glow Plug (Spheros 300, 30 KW) timer handling and air conditioning

Audio / Video

- Bosch Classic Line radio / cd / dvd player with amplifier

- Two monitors 19 '' LCD Bosch

- Reverse Camera

- Many choices for navigator, digital TV, ipod, wifi and all absolutely the possibilities offered by modern audiovisual technology

Luggage compartment behind the rear axle On the third axis between the shafts

Overall

FHD2-122 0,68 m3 - 9,7 m3 10,5 m3
FHD2-129 0,68 m3 - 11,5 m3 12 m3
FHD2-131 0,45 m3 1,2 m3 9,7 m3 10,9 m3
FHD2-139 0,72 m3 1,2 m3 10,7 m3 11,9 m3
FHD2-148 0,72 m3 1,2 m3 12,6 m3 13,8 m3

Seats

FHD2 122 able to 55 + 1 + 1 (*)

FHD2 129 able to 59 + 1 + 1 (*)

FHD2 131 able to 59 + 1 + 1

FHD2 139 able to 63 + 1 + 1

FHD2 148 opportunity to 67 + 1 + 1

(*) With equipment limitations

 

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