Karosa ŠL 11 is an intercity bus produced from 1970 to 1981 by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czechoslovakia. It was succeeded by Karosa C 734 in 1981.[1]

Karosa ŠL 11
Historical Karosa ŠL 11 in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors2, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineŠkoda ML634 V6 Diesel engine
Power output154,4 kW (Škoda ML 634)
TransmissionPraga 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length10985/11135 mm
Width2500 mm
Height2985 mm
Curb weight8370 kg
Frame of Karosa ŠL 11 during reconstruction

Construction features

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Karosa ŠL 11 is completely different from its predecessor, Škoda 706 RTO-CAR, which had engine in front and two doors. ŠL 11 is a model of Karosa Š series. It is derived from Karosa ŠM 11 city bus, and also unified with long-distance coach Karosa ŠD 11. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the middle, between the wheels. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two folding doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats. Driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

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Serial production started in 1970 and continued until 1981.

ŠL 11 are not operated in public transport anymore, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles.

Historical vehicles

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  • Technical Muzeum Brno

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Irisbus". Myn Transport Blog. 2014-09-29. Retrieved 2024-01-16.