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The '''[[Champion Bus]] Challenger''' is a cutaway type bus built on a [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company E-Series Cutaway|E-350, E-450]] or Chevrolet GMT610, GMT560 chassis. The bus may feature a wheelchair lift or a flat floor option. A propane fuel option was introduced in 2015 with an order for [[Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]]'s Connector service.
The '''[[Champion Bus]] Challenger''' is a cutaway type bus built on a [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company E-Series Cutaway|E-350, E-450]] or [[General Motors]] [[Chevrolet Express|GMT610]] and [[Chevrolet/GMC GMT 560 chassis|GMT560]] chassis. The bus may feature a wheelchair lift or a flat floor option. Challenger bodywork was also available on the [[IC Bus]] [[IC Bus AC Series|AC Series]].


==Specifications (Ford E-350 or E-450 Chassis)==
==Specifications (Ford E-350 or E-450 Chassis)==
'''Engine'''
'''Engine'''
* [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 5.4L V8 (gasoline)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Boss|Boss V8 6.2L]] (gasoline)
* [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 6.0L (diesel)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Triton|Triton V10 6.8L]] (gasoline/CNG/LPG)
* [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 6.8L V10 (gasoline)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Triton|Triton V8 5.4L]]  (gasoline, no longer offered)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Windsor|Windsor V8 4.9L]] (gasoline, no longer offered)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Windsor|Windsor V8 5.8L]] (gasoline, no longer offered)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company 385|460 V8 7.5L]] (gasoline, no longer offered)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Power Stroke|Powerstroke V8 6.0L]] (diesel, no longer offered)
* [[Ford]] [[Ford Motor Company Power Stroke|Powerstroke V8 7.3L]] (diesel, no longer offered)
* [[International Truck and Engine|International]] [[International Truck and Engine IDI|IDI V8 6.9L]] (diesel, no longer offered)
* [[International Truck and Engine|International]] [[International Truck and Engine IDI|IDI V8 7.3L]] (diesel, no longer offered)


'''Transmission'''
'''Transmission'''
* [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] 5 speed with overdrive?
* [[Ford]] 4R100 4 speed (1992-2003)
* [[Ford]] TorqShift 5R110 5 speed (2004-2016)
* [[Ford]] TorqShift 6R140 6 speed (2016-present)


'''Fuel Capacity'''
'''Fuel Capacity'''
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'''Transmission'''
'''Transmission'''
* 4 speed automatic?
* 4- or 6-speed automatic


'''Fuel Capacity'''
'''Fuel Capacity'''
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==Operators==
==Operators==
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
===Canada [[Image:Flag of Canada.png|28px]]===
* [[Akal Airporter]] - Victoria, BC
* [[AKAL Airporter]] - Victoria, BC
* [[Cardinal Coach Lines]] ([[FirstGroup plc]]) - Calgary, AB
* [[Cardinal Coach Lines]] ([[FirstGroup plc]]) - Calgary, AB
* [[Chatham-Kent Transit]] - Chatham, ON
* [[Chatham-Kent Transit]] - Chatham, ON
* [[Coast Mountain Bus Company]] - Metro Vancouver, BC
* [[Coast Mountain Bus Company]] - Metro Vancouver, BC
* [[Grand River Transit]] - ON
* [[Grand River Transit]] - ON
* Richmond Hotels (airport shuttle) - Richmond, BC
* Vancouver Airport Centre (hotel complex consisting of Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton hotels) - Richmond, BC
* [[Ride Norfolk]] - Norfolk County, ON
* [[Ride Norfolk]] - Norfolk County, ON
* [[Strathcona County Transit]] - Sherwood Park, AB
* [[Strathcona County Transit]] - Sherwood Park, AB
* [[SunDog Tours|SunDog Transportation and Tours]] - Banff, AB
* [[Three Hills and District Seniors Outreach Program]] - Kneehill County, AB
* [[Transport Thom]] - Gatineau, QC
* [[Transport Thom]] - Gatineau, QC


===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]===
* [[Alhambra Community Transit]] - Alhambra, CA
* [[Beaver County Transit Authority]] - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
* [[Beaver County Transit Authority]] - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
* [[Capital Metro Transit]] - Austin, TX
* [[Capital Metro Transit]] - Austin, TX
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* [[Jefferson Transit (WA)|Jefferson Transit]] - Jefferson County, WA
* [[Jefferson Transit (WA)|Jefferson Transit]] - Jefferson County, WA
* [[King County Metro Transit]] - Seattle, WA
* [[King County Metro Transit]] - Seattle, WA
* [[Krapf Bus]] - West Chester, PA
* [[Krapf Group]] - West Chester, PA
* [[LakeXpress]] - Lake County, FL
* [[LakeXpress]] - Lake County, FL
* [[Mason County Transportation Authority|Mason Transit Authority]] - Shelton, WA
* [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County]] - Houston & Harris County, TX
* [[Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County]] - Houston & Harris County, TX
* [[Monroe County Transit Authority]] (Pocono Pony) - Stroudsburg, PA
* [[Murray-Calloway Transit Authority]] - Murray, KY
* [[Murray-Calloway Transit Authority]] - Murray, KY
* [[Pace]] - (Suburban) Chicago, IL  
* [[Ozark Regional Transit]] - Springdale, AR
* [[Pace]] - (Suburban) Chicago, IL
* [[Salem Area Mass Transit District]] (Cherriots) - Salem, OR
* [[San Mateo County Transit District]] - San Mateo County, CA
* [[San Mateo County Transit District]] - San Mateo County, CA
* [[South Metro Area Rapid Transit]] (SMART) - Wilsonville, OR
* [[South Metro Area Rapid Transit]] (SMART) - Wilsonville, OR
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* [[StarMetro]] - Tallahassee, FL
* [[StarMetro]] - Tallahassee, FL
* [[Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]] (SMART) - Suburban Detroit, MI
* [[Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation]] (SMART) - Suburban Detroit, MI
* [[Walla Walla Valley Transit]] - Walla Walla, WA


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Champion Bus|Challenger]]
[[Category:Champion Bus|Challenger]]
[[Category:Cutaway Bus]]

Revision as of 14:56, 1 January 2021

Champion Challenger
Richmond Hotels airport shuttle 2.jpg
Years of manufacture ? to Present
Length 21 feet 5 inches to 27 feet
Width 96 inches
Height 112 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel, Gasoline, CNG, Propane
Richmond Hotels airport shuttle 2-a.jpg

The Champion Bus Challenger is a cutaway type bus built on a Ford E-350, E-450 or General Motors GMT610 and GMT560 chassis. The bus may feature a wheelchair lift or a flat floor option. Challenger bodywork was also available on the IC Bus AC Series.

Specifications (Ford E-350 or E-450 Chassis)

Engine

Transmission

  • Ford 4R100 4 speed (1992-2003)
  • Ford TorqShift 5R110 5 speed (2004-2016)
  • Ford TorqShift 6R140 6 speed (2016-present)

Fuel Capacity

  • 37 gallons (E-350)
  • 55 gallons (E-450)

GVWR

  • 12,500 or 14,500 lbs

Wheelbase

  • 158", 176" or 190"

Height

  • 112"

Specifications (Chevrolet GMT610 or GMT560 Chassis)

Engine

  • GM 6.0L (gasoline)
  • GM 6.6L (diesel)
  • GM 8.1L (gasoline)

Transmission

  • 4- or 6-speed automatic

Fuel Capacity

  • 35 gallons
  • 60 gallons

GVWR

  • 12,300, 17,500, or 16,500 lbs

Wheelbase

  • 139", 159", 165" or 184"

Operators

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References