Critical appraisal of Leyland Atlantean 73-seat double decker bus; effect of rear mounted engine is to preload midsection of chassis frame in upward direction, so that when load is applied it could reduce resultant static stress in frame to zero; specifications; riding qualities; effect of driving technique on fuel consumption; performance data.


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    Title :

    How rear-engined bus performs


    Additional title:

    Bus Coach


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Bus and Coach ; 30 , n 11


    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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