A large-class Soviet intercity bus.
Unlike the city version of the bus, this model is extended by one section, has hinged (non-automatic) doors, high seats with reclining backs, individual lighting and ventilation lamps for each passenger, and is distinguished by a higher level of comfort. The driver’s work is facilitated by a power steering.
A significant drawback of the bus was the design decision to place the engine in the rear. In the rear seats, passenger comfort was disrupted by engine noise penetrating into the cabin due to deficiencies in the soundproofing of the bus body, as well as the smell of gasoline that penetrated into the cabin during stops.
The bus was first introduced in 1964, and was subsequently improved with the release of new generations.
The set includes three types of repainting (including a special one for the 1980 Moscow Olympics), as well as the ability to install the following improvements:
– Methane (cylinders on the roof of the bus)
– Body with driver’s door
– Fan
– Curtains at the windshield and passenger windows.
– False radiator grille
– Rectangular or round headlights
– Wheel caps
– Bumper
– Spotlight on the roof