Volvo B7F and Volvo B7FA were a series of front-engined single-decker bus chassis manufactured by Volvo. While the B7FA was a more conventional front-engined chassis, the B7F had the engine mounted on top of the front axle, giving the buses very little front overhang.
| Volvo B7F/B7FA | |
|---|---|
 A Bredde B7F at Abancay central bus station. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | (1978?)-? |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus chassis |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.7-litre front-mounted I-6 Volvo TD70, D7A, D7B[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo BB57 (B7F) Volvo B57 (B7FA) |
| Successor | Volvo B270F |
The models are not known to have been available in Europe, but they could at least be found in Latin America, New Zealand[2] and South Africa.[3]
Volvo B270F
editThere may not be a full continuity back to the old B7F models, but at the plant in Curitiba, Brazil, Volvo are currently manufacturing the front-engined Volvo B270F for the Latin American market. A rather simple construction with leaf springs and a 7.2-litre engine from MWM International Motores.[4]
References
edit- ^ Commercial catalogue - Applications Letrika
- ^ Ritchies Transport Holdings - BLZ219 Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ^ Volvo B7F Anthony's Bus Homepage
- ^ Volvo B270F - Especificações Técnicas Volvo Buses Brasil
