Champion Bus Challenger
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| Champion Challenger | |
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| Years of manufacture | ? to Present |
| Length | 21 feet 5 inches to 27 feet |
| Width | 96 inches |
| Height | 112 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel, Gasoline, CNG, Propane |
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The Champion Bus Challenger is a cutaway type bus built on a Ford E-350, E-450 or General Motors GMT610 and GMT560 chassis. The bus may feature a wheelchair lift or a flat floor option. Challenger bodywork was also available on the IC Bus AC Series.
Specifications (Ford E-350 or E-450 Chassis)
Engine
- Ford Boss V8 6.2L (gasoline)
- Ford Triton V10 6.8L (gasoline/CNG/LPG)
- Ford Triton V8 5.4L (gasoline, no longer offered)
- Ford Windsor V8 4.9L (gasoline, no longer offered)
- Ford Windsor V8 5.8L (gasoline, no longer offered)
- Ford 460 V8 7.5L (gasoline, no longer offered)
- Ford Powerstroke V8 6.0L (diesel, no longer offered)
- Ford Powerstroke V8 7.3L (diesel, no longer offered)
- International IDI V8 6.9L (diesel, no longer offered)
- International IDI V8 7.3L (diesel, no longer offered)
Transmission
- Ford 4R100 4 speed (1992-2003)
- Ford TorqShift 5R110 5 speed (2004-2016)
- Ford TorqShift 6R140 6 speed (2016-present)
Fuel Capacity
- 37 gallons (E-350)
- 55 gallons (E-450)
GVWR
- 12,500 or 14,500 lbs
Wheelbase
- 158", 176" or 190"
Height
- 112"
Specifications (Chevrolet GMT610 or GMT560 Chassis)
Engine
Transmission
- 4- or 6-speed automatic
Fuel Capacity
- 35 gallons
- 60 gallons
GVWR
- 12,300, 17,500, or 16,500 lbs
Wheelbase
- 139", 159", 165" or 184"
Operators
Canada 
- AKAL Airporter - Victoria, BC
- Cardinal Coach Lines (FirstGroup plc) - Calgary, AB
- Chatham-Kent Transit - Chatham, ON
- Coast Mountain Bus Company - Metro Vancouver, BC
- Grand River Transit - ON
- Vancouver Airport Centre (hotel complex consisting of Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton hotels) - Richmond, BC
- Ride Norfolk - Norfolk County, ON
- Strathcona County Transit - Sherwood Park, AB
- SunDog Transportation and Tours - Banff, AB
- Three Hills and District Seniors Outreach Program - Kneehill County, AB
- Transport Thom - Gatineau, QC
United States 
- Alhambra Community Transit - Alhambra, CA
- Beaver County Transit Authority - Beaver Falls / Rochester, PA
- Billings Metropolitan Transit - Billings, MT
- Brownsville Urban System - Brownsville, TX
- Capital Metro Transit - Austin, TX
- Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) - Escambia County, FL
- Everett Transit - Everett, WA
- Fairfax Connector - Fairfax County, VA
- Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)- Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL
- Jackson Transit System - Jackson, MS
- Jefferson Transit - Jefferson County, WA
- King County Metro Transit - Seattle, WA
- Krapf Group - West Chester, PA
- LakeXpress - Lake County, FL
- Mason Transit Authority - Shelton, WA
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County - Houston & Harris County, TX
- Monroe County Transit Authority (Pocono Pony) - Stroudsburg, PA
- Murray-Calloway Transit Authority - Murray, KY
- Ozark Regional Transit - Springdale, AR
- Pace - (Suburban) Chicago, IL
- Salem Area Mass Transit District (Cherriots) - Salem, OR
- San Mateo County Transit District - San Mateo County, CA
- South Metro Area Rapid Transit (SMART) - Wilsonville, OR
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Philadelphia, PA
- StarMetro - Tallahassee, FL
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) - Suburban Detroit, MI
- Walla Walla Valley Transit - Walla Walla, WA
References
- Champion Bus Incorporated Challenger
- Champion Bus Incorporated Challenger Brochure
- Personal notes & sightings