Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King

The Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King (kana:三菱ふそう・エアロキング) is a series of heavy-duty double-decker coaches built by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation.

Mitsubishi Fuso Aero King
Overview
ManufacturerMitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Production1984–2005
2008–2010
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Bus chassis
Body styleDouble-decker coach
Doors2
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
Transmission6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length12.0m
Width2.5m
Height3.8m

The Aero King first went on sale in 1984, after being introduced at the 1983 Tokyo Motor Show. It can be either built as an integral bus or a bus chassis.

The engines that were used in the Fuso Aero Bus were the 8DC9 (turbocharged V-8, 380 PS or 280 kW, used between 1984 and 1995 for MU515TA/MU525TA), the 8M21-3 (NA V-8, 420 PS or 310 kW/430 PS or 320 kW, used between 1995 and 2005 for MU612) and the 6M70-T4 (turbocharged L-6, 420ps, used between 2008 and 2010 for MU66JS)[1] .

Models
  • P-MU515TA/525TA (1984)
  • U-MU525TA (1990)
  • KC-MU612TA (1995)
  • MU612TX (2000)
  • BKG-MU66JS (2008)
  • Aero King P-MU525TA
  • Aero King U-MU525TA
  • Aero King U-MU525TA rear
  • Aero King MU612TX
  • Aero King MU612TX

See also

References
  1. Busrama Express No.11 "THE KING" PORTE Publishing (Japanese)ISBN 978-4-89980-018-7
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