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Midland Red West (First Midland Red) Mercedes-Benz O.814 Vario - Specification

Midland Red West (First Midland Red)
Mercedes-Benz O.814 Vario — Specification

Vehicle Specification
Chassis:  Mercedes O.814 Vario Midibus
Bodywork:  B22F Plaxton Beaver Mk. II
Built as B27F, re-seated to B22F before delivery.
Engine:  Euro 2 Exhaust Emission Compliant with Electronic management System
Power Output:  Unknown
Gearbox:  Fully automatic 4 speed
Brakes:  Full air system disc brakes with supplementary Telma 5750 electric retarder
Suspension:  Full air system with ground to step height of 250mm
Doors:  Air operated double doors opening to 1.08 m (42.7")
Length:  7.5 m (25' 6")
Width:  2.6 m (8' 0")
Height:  3.00 m (9' 9")
Weight:  4,750 Kg
Livery:  Red and cream body with black stripe and wheels (from new), repainted to First “Barbie2” livery from February 2002.
Cost:  c. £55,000 each (when new in 1998)