Introduction of chassis having horizontal engine mounted behind rear axle by Bristol Commercial Vehicles Ltd, offered in high frame (coach), and low frame (bus) version; chassis, intended primarily for 36 ft × 8 ft 2 1/2 in. vehicles, has full air-suspension system front and rear; engine is mounted behind rear axle, but gear box is positioned ahead of it as separate unit; choice of 10.45-liter Gardner 6HLX engine, Gardner 8.4-liter 6HLW engine; transmission layout and other features.


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    Title :

    Rear-mounted flat-engined Bristol


    Additional title:

    Bus Coach


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Bus and Coach ; 34 , n 8


    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    Folding sheet


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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