Dave's Bus ConversionMCI Bus Specifications |
195? - 1967 | MCI5 MC5 MCI-5 / MC6 | Size | 8'x35'x10' | Notes | Rust problems |
Wheelbase | 261" | Engine | DDA 8V-71 | Bays | 212 cu ft |
1968 - 1973 | MCI7 MC7 MCI-7 | Size | 40' | Notes | Stainless & aluminum |
NOTE: Late 1960's: Greyhound acquires MCI | |||||
1973 - 1978 | MCI8 MC8 MCI-8 | Size | 40' x 8' x 10'10" | Weight | 26,760 |
Wheelbase | 285" | Engine | DDC 8V-71 285HP at 2150RPM | ||
Luggage Racks | 109 cu ft | Fuel Capacity | 144g | Bays | 300 cu ft |
Notes | Still less stainless than MCI9, still has some rust issues, (particularly front end) | ||||
1979 - 1987 | MCI9 MC9 MCI-9 | Size | 40' x 8' x ~11' | Weight | 27,500 |
Wheelbase | 285" | Engine |
DDC 6V-92TA 277HP at 2100RPM DDC 8V-71 280HP at 2100RPM |
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Luggage Racks | 122 cu ft | Bays | 300 cu ft | Fuel Capacity | 140g/168.6g |
Later models 1985-1992: MCI 96A2/3, 1992-1998: MCI12
96A2 had 2 axles (no towing!) but 340 cu ft bay space. |
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1985 - 1992 | MCI102A3 MCI 102A-3 | Size | 40' x 8.5' x ~11' | Weight | 27,250 |
Wheelbase | 285" | Engine |
DDC 6V-92TA 300HP at 2100RPM DDC 8V-71 280HP at 2100RPM DDC 8V-92TA 400HP at 2100RPM |
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Luggage Racks | 122 cu ft | Bays | 319 cu ft | Fuel Capacity | 148g/190g |
Later models 1991-1993: 102B3, 1987-1993: 102C3, 1994-2002+: 102D3 (D4000), 1992+: 102DL3 (D4500) |