Leyland-DAB Lion
| Leyland-DAB Lion | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Leyland |
| Production | 1986–1988 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 door |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Leyland TL11 |
| Power output | 183 kW |
| Transmission | ZF Ecomat |
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The Leyland-DAB Lion was a mid-engineddouble-decker bus chassis manufactured by Leyland between 1986 and 1988.
History
The Leyland-DAB Lion was designed as a mid-engineddouble-decker bus chassis based on a Danish Automobile Building design.[1][2] Only 32 were built for Clydeside Scottish, Eastern Scottish and Nottingham City Transport.[3][4][5]
Following the takeover of Leyland by Volvo, the Lion ceased production in 1988.[6]
References
- ^Leyland's Lion in service next yearCommercial Motor 7 September 1985
- ^New den for LionCommercial Motor 16 July 1987
- ^Nottingham den for last LionsCommercial Motor 5 January 1989
- ^Leyland Lion Bus Fleet Lists on the Web
- ^Lions in declineArchived 26 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine Focus Transport
- ^Royal wave to Lions and TigersCommercial Motor 12 May 1988
External links
Media related to Leyland-DAB Lion at Wikimedia Commons
