Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King
The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロキング) is a series of heavy-duty double-decker coaches built by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.
| Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation |
| Production | 1984–2005 2008–2010 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus Bus chassis |
| Body style | Double-decker coach |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12.0m |
| Width | 2.5m |
| Height | 3.8m |
The Aero King first went on sale in 1984, after being introduced at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show. It can be either built as an integral bus or a bus chassis.
The engines that were used in the Fuso Aero Bus were the 8DC9 (turbocharged V-8, 380 PS or 280 kW, used between 1984–1995 for MU515TA/MU525TA), the 8M21-3 (NA V-8, 420 PS or 310 kW/430 PS or 320 kW, used between 1995–2005 for MU612) and the 6M70-T4 (turbocharged L-6, 420ps, used between 2008-2010 for MU66JS)[1] .
Models
- P-MU515TA/525TA (1984)
- U-MU525TA (1990)
- KC-MU612TA (1995)
- MU612TX (2000)
- BKG-MU66JS (2008)
Aero King P-MU525TA
Aero King U-MU525TA
Aero King U-MU525TA rear
Aero King MU612TX
Aero King MU612TX
See also
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- Hino Grand View
- List of buses
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
- Nissan Diesel Space Dream
References
- Busrama Express No.11 "THE KING" PORTE Publishing (Japanese)ISBN 978-4-89980-018-7
External links
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