Karosa C 744 is an articulated intercity bus produced from 1988 to 1992 in Czechoslovakia by the bus manufacturer Karosa. It was succeeded by Karosa C 943 in 1997.
| Karosa C 744 | |
|---|---|
 Karosa C 744 in Slovakia | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Karosa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 3, air-operated |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | semi-self-supporting with frame |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | LIAZ ML637S V6 Diesel engine |
| Capacity | 60 sitting 70 standing |
| Power output | 190 kW (255 hp) (LIAZ ML637S) |
| Transmission | Praga 5-speed manual Praga 8-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 17,355 mm (683.3 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Height | 3,165 mm (124.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 13,800 kg (30,400 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Karosa C 943 |
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Construction features
editKarosa C 744 is model of Karosa 700 series. C 744 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 734 and C 735. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the rear part. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has pusher configuration. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles mounted on air suspension. The bus has three doors on the right side and leatherette seats. Driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle. Buses has an open design of turntable.
Production and operation
editPrototype of Karosa C 744 was made in the year 1986. Serial production started in 1988, and continued until 1992.
Historical vehicles
edit- Private collector in Slovakia (1 bus)
- Technical museum in Brno, Czech Republic (1 bus)
See also
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