Tata LPO 1624
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The LPO 1624 was a low entry bus designed for urban use. It was fitted with Marcopolo body. Delhi Transport Corporation operated a large fleet of LPO 1624s in air-conditioned and non-airconditioned configurations.
Specifications extracted from Tata Motors:
| Chassis Platform | LPO 1624 BS IV Diesel |
| Engine |
ISBe 245 HP Cummins diesel BS IV Type Water cooled ,Turbo charged inter-cooled |
| Maximum Power | 180 kW at 2500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 925 Nm at 1700 rpm |
| Gear Box |
ALLISON's AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; T 270 R Deep Sump; 5 + 1 rev |
| Suspension |
Pneumatic suspension at front & rear Hydraulic double acting telescopic type shock absorber at front and rear |
| Retarder | In-Built Hydrodynamic Retarder |
| Tyre Size | 11R22.5 Radial Tyres |
| Steering | Hydraulic Power Steering |
| Brakes |
Dual circuit, full air S-CAM brake at rear, disc brake at front |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 150 litres |
| Wheelbase | 6300 mm |
| Front Overhang | 2490 mm |
| Rear Overhang | 3150 mm |
| No. of Seats | Customizable |
| Maximum Width | 2600 mm |
| Passenger Door | Inswing Front door, Outswing rear Door |
| Overall Length | 12000 mm |
| Overall Height In Laden Condition | 2900 mm |
| Turning Circle Diameter | 20200 mm |
| Maximum Speed | 72 km/h |
| GVW | 16000 kg |
| Electricals |
Battery: 2 x 12 Volts, 150 Ah; Alternator Capacity: 90 Amps |
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