Summary of operating experiences gained at Birmingham and Midland Motor Omnibus Co, with 16 CM.5 buses cruising normally at speeds of 75 mph and 85 mph maximum; vehicles are powered by 8-liter horizontal 6-cyl direct-injection diesel unit, pressurized by CAV exhaust turbocharger developing 138 bhp at 1900 rpm, maximum torque being 430 lb/ft at 1400 rpm; modifications adopted.


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    Title :

    Million miles with motorway coaches


    Additional title:

    Bus Coach


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Bus and Coach ; 33 , n 5 ; p 162-165


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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