Karosa LC 957 (known as HD 12) is a long-distance coach produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, produced from 1997 to 1999.[1]

Karosa LC 957 (HD 12)
Karosa LC 957 in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
ManufacturerKarosa
Body and chassis
Doors2, air-operated
Floor typeHigh-floor
Chassissemi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
EngineRenault MIDR 062045 M41 diesel
Capacity41–47 sitting
Power output250 kW
TransmissionZF 8-speed manual
Dimensions
Length12 metres (39 ft)
Width2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height3.27 metres (10 ft 9 in)
Curb weight13200 kg
Chronology
PredecessorKarosa LC 757

Construction features

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Karosa LC 957 is a model of Karosa 900 series. LC 957 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 934 and B 932, but has different design. The body is semi-self-supporting with frame; the engine with manual gearbox is placed in the rear. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. The model has two doors on the right side and high padded seats. The driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

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In the years 1997 to 1999 only 19 buses were manufactured.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Niederle, Pavel. "Karosa LC 957". Karosa. Retrieved 21 August 2023.