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The '''[[Blue Bird Corporation|Blue Bird]] Vision''' is a high floor type-C school bus which replaced the [[Blue Bird CV200]]. The Vision was launched in 2003 and is Blue Bird's first dedicated Type C school bus chassis.
The '''[[Blue Bird Corporation|Blue Bird]] Vision''' is a high floor type-C school bus which replaced the [[Blue Bird CV200]]. The Vision was launched in 2003 and is Blue Bird's first dedicated Type C school bus chassis.


The Vision boasts optimal safety particularly in the area of driver visibility. This is achieved to a sloping hood and the Safety View™ Vision Panel which is a window with a wide-angled lens under the windscreen at the door side.
The Vision boasts optimal safety particularly in the area of driver visibility. This is achieved to a sloping hood and the Safety View™ Vision Panel which is a window with a wide-angled lens under the windscreen at the door side. The body uses 14-guage steel posts and one-piece roof bows. Exterior side sheet metal is 20 gauge galvanized steel with fluting and roofing is one piece steel between window sections.


In 2008, Blue Bird updated the Vision with a new hood design, new instrument panel, new steering column w/ E-Z adjust peddle and a new electric outward opening service door.
In 2008, Blue Bird updated the Vision with a new hood design, new instrument panel, new steering column w/ E-Z adjust peddle and a new electric outward opening service door.
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==Specifications==
==Specifications==
'''Dimensions'''
'''Dimensions'''
* Body length: 289" to 471"
* Body length: 289" to 499"
* Wheelbase: 189", 217", 238", 252" or 273"
* Width: 96"
* Height: 120" to 123"
* Wheelbase: 189", 217", 238", 252", 273" or 280" (280" added in 2010)
* GVWR: up to 31,000 lb
* GVWR: up to 31,000 lb


'''Engine'''
'''Engine'''
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB6.7]] EPA 2010, 6.7 litre, 200 to 260 hp (2010 to present)
* [[General Motors|GM]] Vortec V8 8.1L with LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) System 325 hp
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C7|C7]] EPA 2004, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C7|C7]] EPA 2007, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C7|C7]] EPA 2007, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] EPA 2007, 6.7 litre, 200 to 240 hp
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB]] EPA 2007, 6.7 litre, 200 to 240 hp
* [[General Motors|GM]] Vortec V8 8.1L with LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) System 325 hp
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C7|C7]] EPA 2004, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp


'''Transmission'''
'''Transmission'''
* [[Allison]] [[Allison PTS Series|PTS 2300 Series]] (Propane)
* [[Allison]] [[Allison PTS Series|PTS 2300 Series]] (Propane)
* [[Allison]] [[Allison PTS Series|PTS 2500 Series]]
* [[Allison]] [[Allison PTS Series|PTS 2500 Series]]
* [[Allison]] [[Allison PTS Series|PTS 3000 Series]] (2010 to present)
* [[Allison]] [[Allison LTC Series|2000]] (no longer offered)
* [[Allison]] [[Allison LTC Series|2000]] (no longer offered)


'''Front Suspension'''
'''Front Suspension'''
* 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins)
* 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins)
* 8,000 - 10,000 lb. springs (LPG)
* 12,000 lb (Caterpillar)
* 12,000 lb (Caterpillar)


'''Rear Suspension'''
'''Rear Suspension'''
* 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins)
* 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins and LPG)
* 21,000 lb (Caterpillar)
* 21,000 lb (Caterpillar)


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==Operators==
==Operators==
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
* [[Autobus Auger Metropolitain]] - Châteauguay, QC
* [[Autobus Maheux]] - Rouyn-Noranda, QC
* [[Baie Transport]] - Gatineau, QC
* [[Baie Transport]] - Gatineau, QC
* [[Briggs Bus Lines]] ([[FirstGroup plc]]) - Edmonton, AB
* [[Briggs Bus Lines]] (now part of [[FirstGroup]]) - Edmonton, AB
* [[Cardinal Coach Lines]] ([[FirstGroup plc]]) - Calgary, AB
* [[Cardinal Coach Lines]] (now part of [[FirstGroup]]) - Calgary, AB
* [[Conseil intermunicipal de transport des Laurentides]] (SURF) - Laurentides, QC
* [[Cunningham Transport Limited]] - St. Albert, AB
* [[Golden Arrow School Buses]] - Edmonton, AB
* [[Golden Arrow School Buses]] - Edmonton, AB
* [[Groupe Intercar|Intercar]] - Québec, QC
* [[MRC D'Autray]] - D'Autray, QC
* [[Southland Transportation]] - Calgary, AB
* [[Stock Transportation]]
* [[Stock Transportation]]
* [[Transport Miller Madore]] - L'Ange-Gardien/Buckingham, QC
* [[Transport Miller Madore]] - L'Ange-Gardien/Buckingham, QC
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==References==
==References==
* [http://www.blue-bird.com/product.aspx?category=School&item=Vision Blue Bird Vision Product Information]
* [http://www.blue-bird.com/product.aspx?category=School&item=Vision Blue Bird Vision Product Information]
* [http://www.blue-bird.com/uploadedFiles/Blue-Bird/Products/School/Vision/SB-VIS-0710.pdf Blue Bird Vision spec sheet (diesel)]
* [http://www.blue-bird.com/uploadedFiles/Blue-Bird/Products/School/Vision/SB-VIS-GM-0710.pdf Blue Bird Vision spec sheet (propane)]


[[Category:School Bus]]
[[Category:School Bus]]
[[Category:Transit Bus]]
[[Category:Transit Bus]]
[[Category:Blue Bird|Vision]]
[[Category:Blue Bird|Vision]]

Revision as of 18:24, 6 May 2011

Blue Bird Vision
Blue Bird Vision
Vision (2008 to present)
Blue Bird Vision
Vision (2003 to 2008)
Years of manufacture 2003 to present
Length 24'1" to 34'3"
Width 96 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel, Propane

The Blue Bird Vision is a high floor type-C school bus which replaced the Blue Bird CV200. The Vision was launched in 2003 and is Blue Bird's first dedicated Type C school bus chassis.

The Vision boasts optimal safety particularly in the area of driver visibility. This is achieved to a sloping hood and the Safety View™ Vision Panel which is a window with a wide-angled lens under the windscreen at the door side. The body uses 14-guage steel posts and one-piece roof bows. Exterior side sheet metal is 20 gauge galvanized steel with fluting and roofing is one piece steel between window sections.

In 2008, Blue Bird updated the Vision with a new hood design, new instrument panel, new steering column w/ E-Z adjust peddle and a new electric outward opening service door.

Specifications

Dimensions

  • Body length: 289" to 499"
  • Width: 96"
  • Height: 120" to 123"
  • Wheelbase: 189", 217", 238", 252", 273" or 280" (280" added in 2010)
  • GVWR: up to 31,000 lb

Engine

  • Cummins ISB6.7 EPA 2010, 6.7 litre, 200 to 260 hp (2010 to present)
  • GM Vortec V8 8.1L with LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) System 325 hp
  • Caterpillar C7 EPA 2004, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
  • Caterpillar C7 EPA 2007, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
  • Cummins ISB EPA 2007, 6.7 litre, 200 to 240 hp

Transmission

Front Suspension

  • 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins)
  • 8,000 - 10,000 lb. springs (LPG)
  • 12,000 lb (Caterpillar)

Rear Suspension

  • 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins and LPG)
  • 21,000 lb (Caterpillar)

Tires

  • 11R22.5(G)

Capacity

  • 48-77 Passengers

Operators

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References

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