Karosa LC 957

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.

Karosa LC 957 (HD 12)
Karosa LC 957 in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer	Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors	2, air-operated
Floor type	High-floor
Chassis	semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine	Renault MIDR 062045 M41 diesel
Capacity	41–47 sitting
Power output	250 kW
Transmission	ZF 8-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	12 metres (39 ft)
Width	2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height	3.27 metres (10 ft 9 in)
Curb weight	13200 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	Karosa LC 757

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. The body is semi-self-supporting with frame; the engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. The model has two doors on the right side and high padded seats. The driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

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

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  Rear view with skibox

See also

• List of buses