Motor Coach Industries D-Series

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MCI - 102-DL3
MCI 102-DL3
MCI - D4500CT
MCI D4500CT
MCI - D4505
MCI D4505
MCI - D-Series
Years of manufacture 1992-Present
Length 40, 45 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel, Diesel
Electric Hybrid

The MCI D-Series is known as the workhorse of the motorcoach industry, and is North America's best-selling coach. The 102-DL3 made its debut in 1990 as MCI's first 45-foot prototype, and began production in 1992. In 1994, a 40-foot version named the 102-D3 replaced the B-Series and C-Series coaches.

102-D3 / 102-DL3

The D-Series started out as the 102-D3 and the 102-DL3. This coach became the industry standard and had a fully paintable body.

D4000 / D4500

The 102-D3 and 102-DL3 later became known as the D4000 / D4500. These coaches were available with stainless steel on the lower body. In 2006, MCI introduced the updated versions of their popular D-series models, the "Classic" (CL) and "Contemporary" (CT) models.

Classic (CL) Models

The CL series feature the same classic D-Series design, but with frameless passenger windows and a slightly different roofline.

Contemporary (CT) Models

The CT series feature a redesigned front incorporating headlights from the G-Series as well as frameless passenger windows.

D4005 / D4505

To continue the D-Series legacy, MCI launched their D4005 and D4505 models. They feature a sleeker front and rear design with frameless windows.

Model Number Breakdown

Model Number Length
(feet)
Width
(inches)
Notes
102-D3 40' 102" Currently the D4000CL
102-DL3 45' 102" Currently the D4500CL
D4000 40' 102" Currently the D4000CL
D4500 45' 102" Currently the D4500CL
D4000CL 40' 102" Frameless windows, "Classic"
D4500CL 45' 102" Frameless windows, "Classic"
D4000CT 40' 102" Frameless windows, G-Series Headlights, "Contemporary"
D4500CT 45' 102" Frameless windows, G-Series Headlights, "Contemporary"
D4005 40' 102" Frameless windows, G-Series Headlights, Sleeker Design
D4505 45' 102" Frameless windows, G-Series Headlights, Sleeker Design