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| '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel | | '''Power/Fuel''' || Diesel or propane | ||
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[[Image:Blue Bird Vision logo.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Blue Bird Vision logo.]] | [[Image:Blue Bird Vision logo.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The Blue Bird Vision logo.]] | ||
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 can use propane as an alternative fuel since 2007. Blue Bird announced the next generation propane powered Vision in July 2011 which boasts more power and a larger fuel tank. The fuel system is from ROUSH CleanTech and the engine if from [[Ford]]. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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'''Engine''' | '''Engine''' | ||
* [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB6.7]] EPA 2010, 6.7 litre, 200 to 260 hp (2010 to present) | * [[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISB|ISB6.7]] EPA 2010, 6.7 litre, 200 to 260 hp (2010 to present) | ||
* [[ | * [[Ford]] Triton V10 6.8 litre, 362 hp (propane, currently offered) | ||
* [[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar C7|C7]] EPA 2004, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 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 (2007-2011) | |||
'''Transmission''' | '''Transmission''' | ||
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* [[Allison]] [[Allison LTC Series|2000]] (no longer offered) | * [[Allison]] [[Allison LTC Series|2000]] (no longer offered) | ||
'''Front | '''Front suspension''' | ||
* 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins) | * 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins) | ||
* 8,000 - 10,000 lb. springs (Propane) | * 8,000 - 10,000 lb. springs (Propane) | ||
* 12,000 lb (Caterpillar) | * 12,000 lb (Caterpillar) | ||
'''Rear | '''Rear suspension''' | ||
* 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins or | * 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins or propane) | ||
* 21,000 lb (Caterpillar) | * 21,000 lb (Caterpillar) | ||
Revision as of 21:26, 1 October 2011
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| Vision (2008 to present) | |
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| Vision (2003 to 2008) | |
| Years of manufacture | 2003 to present |
| Length | 24'1" to 34'3" |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel or 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 can use propane as an alternative fuel since 2007. Blue Bird announced the next generation propane powered Vision in July 2011 which boasts more power and a larger fuel tank. The fuel system is from ROUSH CleanTech and the engine if from Ford.
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)
- Ford Triton V10 6.8 litre, 362 hp (propane, currently offered)
- 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
- GM Vortec V8 8.1L with LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) System 325 hp (2007-2011)
Transmission
- Allison PTS 2300 Series (Propane)
- Allison PTS 2500 Series
- Allison PTS 3000 Series (2010 to present)
- Allison 2000 (no longer offered)
Front suspension
- 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins)
- 8,000 - 10,000 lb. springs (Propane)
- 12,000 lb (Caterpillar)
Rear suspension
- 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins or propane)
- 21,000 lb (Caterpillar)
Tires
- 11R22.5(G)
Capacity
- 48-77 Passengers
Operators
Canada 
- Autobus Auger Metropolitain - Châteauguay, QC
- Autobus Maheux - Rouyn-Noranda, QC
- Baie Transport - Gatineau, QC
- Briggs Bus Lines (now part of FirstGroup) - Edmonton, 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
- Intercar - Québec, QC
- MRC D'Autray - D'Autray, QC
- Parkinson Coach Lines - Brampton, ON
- Southland Transportation - Calgary, AB
- Stock Transportation
- Transport Miller Madore - L'Ange-Gardien/Buckingham, QC