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Plaxton Elite

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Plaxton Elite
Overview
ManufacturerPlaxton
Production2008-present (Elite)
2012-present (Elite i)
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeStep-entrance (with optional wheelchair lift)
ChassisVolvo B12B
Volvo B9R
Volvo B11R
Volvo B13R
Scania K-series
Powertrain
EngineVolvo (B12B/BxxR)
Scania (K-Series)
Capacity53-70 seated
Dimensions
Length12–15 metres (39–49 ft)
Width2.55 metres (8 ft 4 in)
Height
  • Elite
  • 3.7 metres (12 ft)
[1]
  • Elite i
  • 3.96 metres (13.0 ft)
[2]
Chronology
PredecessorPlaxton Paragon
Plaxton Profile

The Plaxton Elite is a body of a coach. It has been made from 2008 to the present day. It is made by Plaxton.

The Elite body can be built on the Volvo B12B chassis, Volvo B9R chassis, Volvo B11R chassis, Volvo B13R chassis and Scania K-series chassis,

It replaced the Paragon and Profile coach bodies.

In 2012, Plaxton made a new model called the Elite i. the passenger area is above the driver's cab and there is a small lower saloon. The Elite i body is built on the Volvo B11RT chassis.[2][3]

References

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  1. "Elite specification" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Elite i - ahead of its time" (PDF). Plaxton. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2013.
  3. "Plaxton unveils new Interdeck Elite coach". Coach & Bus Week. Peterborough: Emap. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2024.

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