Nova Bus TC40-102N

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The Nova Bus TC40-102N, also known as the Classic, was a transit bus available in Canada and the United States from 1993 until 1997. Production of the Classic was started under General Motors in 1983. In 1987, production continued under MCI until 1993 when the design passed to the newly formed Nova Bus.

Nova Bus TC40-102N/A
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Years of manufacture 1993 to 1997
Length 40 feet
Width 102 inches
Power/Fuel Diesel

The Nova Bus Classic was available in a V-drive or T-drive powertrain configuration. The T-drive versions, where the engine and transmission were mounted inline longitudinally, have an intrusion between the rear seats to make room for the layout.

As with previous Classic manufacturers, Nova Bus produced an air-conditioned version of the Classic known as the TC40-102A.

Specifications

Engine Availability
Cummins C8.3 1995-1997
Detroit Diesel Series 50 1994-1997
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 1993-1995
Transmission Availability
Allison VR731
Allison B400R 1994-1997
Voith D863.3
ZF 4/5HP590

Operators

Canada  

United States  

Demonstrator/engineering Units

  • List of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Fleet Number Thumbnail Year VIN Engine Transmission Notes
August 1994 2NVYT82N2R3000266 Detroit Diesel Series 50 Allison B400R
  • USA demo.
  • Altoona test bus in 1995.

Preserved units

Year Thumbnail VIN Original owner Fleet number Current owner
1995 2NVYT82J5R3000520 STCUM/STM 15-140 Fondation de l’Héritage du transport en commun du Québec
1996 2NVYT82K9T3000164 STCUQ/RTC 9540 Private owner
1996 2NVYT82N1T3000234 Connecticut Transit 9616 Classic Bus Owners Association

See also