Blue Bird Vision
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| Blue Bird Vision | |
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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, 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.
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 471"
- Wheelbase: 189", 217", 238", 252" or 273"
- GVWR: up to 31,000 lb
Engine
- Caterpillar C7 EPA 2007, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
- Cummins ISB EPA 2007, 6.7 litre, 200 to 240 hp
- GM 8.1L with LPI (Liquid Propane Injection) System 325 hp
- Caterpillar C7 EPA 2004, 7.2 litre, 210 to 230 hp
Transmission
- Allison PTS 2300 Series (Propane)
- Allison PTS 2500 Series
- Allison 2000 (no longer offered)
Front Suspension
- 8,000 lb parabolic springs (Cummins)
- 12,000 lb (Caterpillar)
Rear Suspension
- 17,000 - 21,000 lb. 2-stage leaf springs (Cummins)
- 21,000 lb (Caterpillar)
Tires
- 11R22.5(G)
Capacity
- 48-77 Passengers
Operators
Canada 
- Briggs Bus Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Edmonton, AB
- Cardinal Coach Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Calgary, AB
- Golden Arrow School Buses - Edmonton, AB
- Transport Miller Madore - L'Ange-Gardien/Buckingham, QC
- Baie Transport - Gatineau, QC