For passenger vehicles, safety is the main criterion, but designers do not forget about the speed qualities of their models. For city buses, the speed indicator is not so important, but for intercity routes, it, along with safety and comfort, comes to the fore.
We will go to the tracks and test sites to present the fastest buses in the world.
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Turbo NAMI-053
Let's start with an experienced Soviet model that was used as a science laboratory on wheels. The series was never launched.
It was assembled in 1959 on the basis of the legendary ZiS-127. At the rear of the car, a 350 hp gas turbine engine was installed. In tests on the direct route, the Turbo NAMI accelerated to 160 km / h. This is an absolute record for Soviet buses.
Turbo NAMI-053 was created in only one copy, and the main reason for stopping the project was its high price.
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Ikarus-256
The legendary Hungarian tourist bus was a frequent guest on Soviet roads. First rolled off the assembly line in 1977, and discontinued in 2002.
Ikarus-256 was almost optimally suited to domestic conditions, and most importantly - it was easy to operate and maintain. Because of their versatility, these Ikaruss worked on intercity routes as sightseeing tours, rarely as urban transport.
The model was easily recognizable by its red and white colors, which became the hallmark of Hungarian buses. Could develop a speed of up to 120 km / h, and the engine was equal to 250 hp
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Ikarus-386
A more modern model of the Hungarian automobile industry began to appear on the roads in the early 1990s.
On trials, Ikarus-386 perfectly established itself as a tourist bus with a high level of comfort. Capacity is standard, like most Hungarian cars, 45 seats.
Despite the engine with a capacity of only 180 hp, it develops a speed of up to 113 km / h. As before, deliveries were made to Russia, where they serve intercity routes.
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Yutong ZK6129H
What is the rating of vehicles without Chinese manufacturers. In 2008, a new model of a long-distance bus for 45 passengers was released.
After testing, Yutong ZK6129H received Euro 4 status, which means it can operate on routes not only in Asia but also in the European Union. A powerful 360 hp diesel engine is installed on the machine.
It has spacious luggage compartments and a salon. Equipped with security systems. On highways, it can reach speeds of up to 125 km / h.
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Neoplan N5218 SHD Starliner
A luxury travel liner has been produced by a German concern since 1996, and is still relevant on European roads.
Starliner received high marks from experts, and most importantly, tourists like it. The comfortable lounge is equipped with everything you need for a long trip.
The engine of this model allows to accelerate to 128 km / h, but for the safety of passengers, drivers rarely reach this mark on the speedometer.
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Neoplan N1223
The three-axle double-decker bus company Neoplan Bus Gmbh is designed for long-distance transportation of passengers. A spacious liner allows you to take on board 80 passengers.
Perfectly adapted for highways and for suburban routes. This model has been produced since 2001 in two main versions.
In full load, Neoplan can accelerate to 126 km / h, but empty easily reaches 130 km / h.
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MAZ-251 062
In 1992, the Belarusian plant began producing buses for city routes, and then launched the production of tourist models.
The production model 251 was put into mass production in the spring of 2006. Available in various modifications. They differ in the number of seats, as well as technical characteristics.
Basically, the Russian user knows urban models, but this MAZ was a breakthrough on intercity flights. Directly, MAZ-251 062 can reach a top speed of 133 km / h.
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Mercedes-Benz Travego
Stylish, comfortable and convenient in all respects for the driver and passengers, the bus is the latest development of the famous German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz.
In 2005, they began to assemble a new version of it "Travego M". Tests tourist car liner passed on the roads of Turkey.
In addition to the luxurious interior, Travego is notable for its technical equipment. A powerful engine allows you to accelerate the bus to high speed, but it has a braking system. For the safety of passengers, the "smart" system does not allow the bus to exceed a speed of 100 km / h.
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Scania (Higer) Touring
The Scania family of comfortable intercity buses was introduced to the world in 2009.
Touring is available in various versions, which differ from each other in wheel formula and length. In the spacious cabin, 49 to 59 seats can be equipped. There is air conditioning and a spacious luggage compartment.
Like most buses in Europe, Touring is equipped with a "brake collar", which does not allow you to exceed a speed of 100 km / h.
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LIAZ 529000 Cruise
Scania engines are installed on a Russian tourist bus. The model meets all international safety and environmental standards.
In the cabin LIAZ 529000 Cruise installed climate control, comfortable seats with a position adjustment system. A special version is produced for use in the northern latitudes of Russia.
Cruise can reach speeds in excess of 100 km / h, but a speed limit of 100 km / h is set by international standards.
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Stadler Bus
American Paul Stedler from childhood was fond of technology. In one of the parking lots, he found a decommissioned school bus, repaired it, and put a jet engine on it.
At a public display, his invention developed a speed of 590 km / h. The spectacle impressed the audience. Behind the usual-looking school bus, a long fire train broke out while driving. No wonder, because for the 1,400 m of run this fastest bus in the world burned 500 liters of fuel.
Paul Stedler and his miracle invention hit the pages of the Guinness Book of Records.
Summarize
The main purpose of buses is to transport passengers, because they are not endowed with high speeds. Manufacturers are more competitive in the economy, environmental friendliness of the comfort of their machines. Bus races can only be seen on the streets of Russian cities when there is a competition for passengers.
Posted by Valery Skiba