SOR BN 8,5 is a model of a partly low-floor minibus manufactured by Czech company SOR Libchavy. The bus is designed for urban transport and deployed on lines where sufficient vehicles with a smaller capacity are needed due to the cramped conditions of the road infrastructure. It is suitable for service lines to medical and sanitary facilities and offices.
| SOR BN 8,5 | |
|---|---|
 SOR BN 8,5 made in the year 2010, operated by Prague transport company | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | SOR |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 2 |
| Floor type | Low-entry bus |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Cummins ISBe 4,5l Euro 5 Diesel engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 8,400 mm (330.7 in) |
| Width | 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Height | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) |
Construction features
editModel BN 8,5 is similar to the model SOR CN 8,5, from which it differs mainly with automatic transmission. Vehicles supplied for MHD Chrudim and for public transport in Frýdek-Místek (ČSAD Frýdek-Místek), however, have a mechanical six-speed transmission.
Production and operation
editBus is produced since 2010 until now.