Champion Bus Challenger
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Champion Challenger | |
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Years of manufacture | ? to Present |
Length | 21 feet 5 inches to 27 feet |
Width | 96 inches |
Height | 112 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel, Gasoline |
The Champion Bus Challenger is a cutaway type bus built on a Ford E-350, E-450 or Chevrolet GMT610, GMT560 chassis. The bus may feature a wheelchair lift or a flat floor option.
Specifications (Ford E-350 or E-450 Chassis)
Engine
Transmission
- Ford 5 speed with overdrive?
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
Transmission
- 4 speed automatic?
Fuel Capacity
- 35 gallons
- 60 gallons
GVWR
- 12,300, 17,500, or 16,500 lbs
Wheelbase
- 139", 159", 165" or 184"
Operators
Canada
- Akal Airporter - Victoria, BC
- Cardinal Coach Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Calgary, AB
- Chatham-Kent Transit - Chatham, ON
- Grand River Transit - ON
- Richmond Hotels (airport shuttle) - Vancouver, BC
- Ride Norfolk - Norfolk County, ON
- Strathcona County Transit - Sherwood Park, AB
- Transport Thom - Gatineau, QC
United States
- Beaver County Transit Authority - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
- Capital Metro Transit - Austin, TX
- Everett Transit - Everett, WA
- Fairfax Connector - Fairfax County, VA
- Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)- Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL
- Jackson Transit System - Jackson, MS
- King County Metro Transit - Seattle, WA
- Krapf Bus - West Chester, PA
- Lake Xpress - Lake County, FL
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County - Houston & Harris County, TX
- Murray-Calloway Transit Authority - Murray, KY
- Pace - (Suburban) Chicago, IL
- San Mateo County Transit District - San Mateo County, CA
- South Metro Area Rapid Transit - OR
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Philadelphia, PA
- StarMetro - Tallahassee, FL
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) - Suburban Detroit, MI
References
- Champion Bus Incorporated Challenger
- Champion Bus Incorporated Challenger Brochure
- Personal notes & sightings