Karosa LC 956 is a long-distance coach produced from 2002 to 2006 by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic. In 2003, a modernised version LC 956 E was introduced.

Karosa LC 956
Karosa LC 956 in Prague, Czech Republic
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors2, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineIveco Cursor F2 B Euro III
Power output228 kW
TransmissionZF 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Length11320 mm
Width2500 mm
Height3165 mm
Curb weight12000 kg
Chronology
PredecessorKarosa LC 936

Construction features

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Karosa LC 956 is a model of Karosa 900 series. LC 956 is unified with city bus models such as B 952 and B 961. Body was assembled to the skeleton, which has undergone a dip stage, sheets were galvanized and painted and then to have it installed additional components. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear part. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front and rear axles are solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two doors. Inside are used cloth seats. Driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

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Serial production started in 2002 and continued until 2006. After 2003, only a modernised version, LC 956 E, was produced.

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