London Transport MCW-bodied Daimler Fleetline in Chingford in April 1980
Overview
Manufacturer
Daimler Leyland
Production
1960–1975 (Daimler) 1975-1983 (Leyland)
Body and chassis
Doors
1 or 2
Floor type
Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine
Daimler CD6 (prototypes only) Gardner 6LW (8.4L, 112bhp at 1700rpm) Gardner 6LX (10.45L, 150bhp at 1700rpm) Gardner 6LXB (10.45L, 180bhp at 1850rpm) Leyland 0.680 Leyland 0.690 Cummins V6 200
Capacity
8.4 litres - 11.3 litres
Power output
112 - 188 bhp
Transmission
Daimatic Self-Changing Gears
Dimensions
Length
30 feet (9.1 m) 33 feet (10 m) 36 feet (11 m)
Chronology
Successor
Leyland Olympian
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