Volvo B8R

Volvo B8R
A Brakar Volvo 9700S UG-bodied B8R 6x2 operated by Nettbuss in Drammen.
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo
Production	2013-present
Assembly	Sweden
Body and chassis
Class	Coach and bus chassis
Floor type	Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine	Volvo D8K
Power output	280-350 bhp
Transmission	Volvo I-Shift
Dimensions
Length	10.5-13.6 metres (4x2) 12.2-15.0 metres (6x2)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volvo B7R Volvo B9R

The Volvo B8R is a 7.7-litre engined coach and intercity bus chassis manufactured by Volvo since 2013. It was designed as a replacement for the B7R and the B9R.

Throughout Europe the B8R is most commonly available as the Volvo 8900, but can also be found in the Volvo 9500 and some versions of Volvo 9700, and from independent bus builders.

It is also available as a low-entry bus chassis, known as Volvo B8RLE.

D8K, 7698 cc, in-line 6 cyl. turbodiesel (2013-present)