Ashok Leyland Viking
Metropolitan Transport Corporation 183hp BS III Viking in April 2011
Overview
ManufacturerAshok Leyland
Production1976 - Present
Body and chassis
LayoutFront Engine
Rear wheel drive
Floor typeStep entrance
RelatedAlbion Viking
Powertrain
EngineInline-6 Diesel engine
Power output160 bhp, 180 bhp

The Ashok Leyland Viking is a front engined bus chassis manufactured by Ashok Leyland that is primarily intended for intercity and moffussil (urban to rural) duties and was introduced in 1976.[1] It was based on the English Albion Viking. Since then, Viking has attracted a lot of buyers in private and government sectors in India. It was the first bus with an alternator in India. The Viking chassis also has a larger front overhang that facilitates placing the front door before front axle.[2][3]

In 1997, a naturally aspirated CNG engine option specifically designed for BEST was introduced. The company also launched a two step entry Viking bus chassis in 2003, as an alternative to the three step entry buses of that time. This chassis had a floor height of 860mm.[3]

Currently the Viking lineup consists of diesel and CNG engines conforming to BS VI norms. The chassis is also available in 4 wheelbase options. The chassis has an intelligent exhaust gas recirculation ('iEGR) system, which is a modified version of the original exhaust gas recirculation system.[4]

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References

  1. ↑ The Viking appears Ashok Leyland
  2. ↑ "Ashok Leyland Ltd". Business Standard India. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  3. 1 2 "How Ashok Leyland gets India on the move". @businessline. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ashok Leyland bus market leadership set to continue/". www.motorindiaonline.in. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  5. ↑ "Ashok Leyland Viking 180 HP Bus | TrucksBuses". www.trucksbuses.com. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  6. ↑ "Globe Auto Parts (Regd)". globeleyland.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.

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