Karosa LC 957 (HD 12)
Karosa LC 957 in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors2, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineRenault MIDR 062045 M41 diesel
Capacity41–47 sitting
Power output250 kW
TransmissionZF 8-speed manual
Dimensions
Length12 metres (39 ft)
Width2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height3.27 metres (10 ft 9 in)
Curb weight13200 kg
Chronology
PredecessorKarosa LC 757

Karosa LC 957 (known as HD 12) is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, produced from 1997 to 1999.[1]

Construction features

Karosa LC 957 is a model of Karosa 900 series. LC 957 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 934 and B 932, but has different design. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two doors. Inside are used high padded seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

In the years 1997 to 1999 only 19 buses were manufactured.

See also

References

  1. Niederle, Pavel. "Karosa LC 957". Karosa. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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