Advanced Bus Industries MSV

Advanced Bus Industries MSV
Years of manufacture	1996-1999
Length	25, 30 feet
Width	? inches
Power/Fuel	Diesel

The Advanced Bus Industries MSV was a lightweight, low-floor transit and personal bus. They were constructed using fibreglass body panels and carbon steel frames. It is the predecessor to the Advanced Bus Industries TSV.

The MSV was originally built by Mauck Special Vehicles, until it was transferred to the new Advanced Bus Industries upon being purchased by a group of investors.

Specifications

Dimensions

• Length: 25', 30'
• Width: 95"
• Height: 94"
• Weight: 9,170 lbs
• GVWR: 13,500 lbs
• Overhang (f/r): 78.5" (front), 72" (rear)
• Wheelbase: 143.5"

Engine

• General Motors Vortec

Transmission

• General Motors Hydramatic

Doors

• American Bus Industries Standard
  • Front: 41.7" x 64.5"
  • Side: 33.0" x 75.5"
  • Rear: 62.5" x 38.5"

Fuel Tank Capacity

• 32 gallons
• Average Fuel Economy - 6.42 mpg

Operators

United States

• Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) - Columbus, OH
• Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) - Dayton, OH
• San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTA) - San Diego, CA

Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
		April 1999	1M9130G30WC089021	General Motors Vortec	General Motors Hydramatic	Altoona test bus.