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Aero Elite
25' to 32' Cutaway Bus
ElDorado National
Thor Industries Commercial Bus Division
Why Buy the Aero Elite?
SAFETY
• Exclusive steel reinforced composite construction
has superior impact resistance and is free of rust
and corrosion
• Altoona tested to 7yr/200,000 miles
• Meets FMVSS 220 Rollover Safety Requirements
• ADA compliant
• Weight compliant
COMFORT
• Ideal for long road trips - spacious seating, 80˝ of
interior headroom
• Composite body allows for better heating & cooling
RELIABILITY
• Building quality buses since 1979
• Durable, heavy duty cutaway bus
• Longest established dealer network to take care
of you before, during and after your purchase
• Modern ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturing
facility
• On-site exclusive test track (Altoona simulated
test track)
• On-site state-of-the-art water test booth
International Chassis
International Specifications
• 23,500 lb. GVWR
• 8,000 lb. front axle, 50 degree wheel cut
• Front suspension, parabolic taper leaf
w/piston-gas shocks
• 15,500 lb. rear axle, 4.44 ratio
• Rear suspension, air spring w/auto self leveling
• 4 wheel disc brakes w/ABS
• Driver cab door
• No wheel well protrusion in passenger area
• Air suspension driver seat
• Wheelbase (model specific) - 169˝, 193˝, 205˝, 217˝
• Frame rail, 50K psi/665K RBM w/huck bolted cross members
• Hydraulic, power assist steering w/tilt column
• Electronic speed control
• Six (6) 245/70R19.5 14 ply tires
• 200 HP International Max Force 7 6.4L diesel engine
• Series 2100 Allison transmission
• 270 Amp Leece-Neville alternator
• Two 12 volt batteries w/1100 CCA
• In dash full gauge instrumentation w/on board diagnostics
• Fuel capacity (model specific) 40 gallons, 65 gallons
• Radiator, aluminum, 29 qt. 717 sq. in. w/313 sq. in. charge air cooler
• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Tilting, light-weight hood and fenders for easy engine access
• Heavy duty chrome front bumper
• Driver HVAC w/automatic shutdown system
• Chrome grill
Chevrolet Chassis
Chevrolet Specifications
• 16,500 to 26,000 lb. GVWR
• 7,000 lb. front axle, 54 degree wheel cut
• Front suspension, parabolic taper leaf
w/piston-gas shocks
• 11,000 to 19,000 lb. rear axle, 4.78 gas &
4.56 diesel
• Rear suspension, taper leaf w/heavy duty
stabilizer bar
• 4 wheel disc brakes w/ABS
• Driver cab door
• Wheelbase (model specific) - 183.5˝, 195˝, 213˝, 233˝
• Frame rail, 50K psi
• Hydraulic, power assist steering w/tilt
• Electronic speed control
• Six (6) 225/70R19.5 tires (4500 series) & six (6) 245/70R19.5
(5500 series)
• 325 HP 8.1L gas or 300 HP 6.6L diesel
• Dual Alternator, gas 105 amp & diesel 150 amp
• Two 12 volt batteries w/1250 CCA
• In dash full gauge instrumentation
• Fuel capacity, (model specific) 60 gallons
• Radiator is 32 qt., aluminum
• Intermittent windshield wipers
• Tilting, light-weight hood and fenders for easy engine access
• Heavy duty chrome front bumper
• Driver HVAC
Standard Equipment
Chassis
• Deluxe exterior mirrors with convex mirror
• Interior driver rear view mirror
Body
• Heavy duty 12-gauge steel rear wrap around bumper powder coated
white to match body
• Master electric panel easily accessible in operator compartment
• All wiring color, number, and function coded
• All wiring loomed and secured in position with loom ties
• Door-activated interior lights w/driver override
• Steel-reinforced composite body w/5 yr., 100K mile warranty
• Bright white, impact resistant, non corrosive, gel-coated, FRP exterior
body panels
• Sidewall features 1/4˝ steel, diagonally reinforced passenger area crash
barrier which includes seat mounting track
• International’s floor frame consists of 2˝ x 3˝, 14-gauge outriggers
mounted on 11-gauge C-channel mounted on rubber shock dampeners. Chevrolet’s floor frame consists of 2˝ x 2˝, 11-gauge outriggers
mounted on 11-gauge C-channel mounted on rubber shock dampeners
• Trac Lok seat track allows easy seat moving or removal
• 3/4˝ exterior grade plywood floor undercoated and edge sealed prior to
installation
• Stainless steel safety stanchions on each side of the aisle at entry
• Curb side modesty panel with entry assist handrail
• Passenger windows are top T-slide ventilating w/maximum tinting
• All stainless steel powder coated entry and wheelchair door frames
Popular Optional Equipment
HVAC
• Passenger A/C ranging from 30,000 to 114,000 BTU
• Passenger heating ranging from 35,000 to 65,000 BTU
• All HVAC systems thermostatically controlled, located in operator
compartment
Engine
• Alternators available up to 270 Amp.
• Heavy duty battery on stainless slide-out skirt tray
Seating
• Perimeter, forward facing and combination seated floorplans
• Complete range of padded and vandal resistant transit seating
Paratransit
• All necessary equipment for handicapped accessibility and fully compliant
with ADA
Comfort, Appearance & Safety
• Deluxe interior trim package
• Custom painting and graphics
• Stainless steel wheel inserts
• Front and side route signs
(Note:This is only a partial listing of optional equipment. For more complete
information, contact your ElDorado National representative.)
With our modern 250,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, we are able to provide timely delivery in addition to the exceptional quality that sets the standard in our industry.
At ElDorado National, we constantly improve our product; as a result all specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice. |
