Perhaps there is no person in the world who does not like to travel. It is a wonderful feeling when you are driving through various beautiful places, discovering a lot of new things. Most of these travels are connected with buses, because 60% of travelers travel on this transport. In this article, I have provided a list of the top 5 most expensive buses that will surprise anyone.
1st place - Superbus
The United Arab Emirates is the pinnacle of excellence. In this country, a child's pocket money exceeds the average wage in some countries. This is the richest state, the inhabitants of which have long been accustomed to luxury and perfection. In the UAE, almost everyone has a personal car, home, job, but even in such a region there are also buses. They are something different from the public transport we are used to, namely, the differences relate to comfort and luxury.
This summer, a bus called "Superbus" was presented in Dubai, the cost of such a bus, which will run between the most expensive cities in the country, is 13 million euros.
This bus is made from super lightweight and durable fiber, which is used in the construction of rockets. The length of this "Miracle" is 15 meters, but the maximum speed reaches 250 kilometers per hour. There are 23 seats on board, each providing a high level of safety and comfort. All seats are equipped with seat belts and airbags, a massage chair made of expensive leather, their own TV and free access to the world wide web. Also, each passenger has the right to control the climate of his seat, because each seat is equipped with an individual air conditioner, and the seat itself has controlled heating. Inside the bus, all parts are made of expensive and luxurious materials, and the furnishings were designed by first-class world designers.
Despite the high speed and power of the bus, it is an electric vehicle, thus not polluting the environment. The engines and batteries are manufactured using the latest technologies, thanks to which, at maximum speed, this bus is able to consume the energy that a regular bus consumes at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
2nd place - EleMMent PALAZZO
This personal travel bus was the most expensive until the early summer of 20015 at $ 3 million... The length of this masterpiece is 12 meters, inside the bus itself there is a whole "Royal Land", all the interior details are exhibited according to the design ideas of high-class professionals, and everything is made of expensive materials. Inside the bus there is a whole equipped room in which you can control the temperature, light and sound effects. There is also a bathroom in which everything is furnished with marble. There is also a kitchen, and above all this there is a transparent, glass roof, thanks to which you can enjoy the beauty of bright stars at night.
However, not only luxury at a high level, this bus is also environmentally friendly, thanks to modern technologies and its streamlining, it consumes 20% less fuel than a regular, average bus. The maximum speed of this royal vehicle reaches 150 kilometers per hour.
3rd place - CAMPER VAN
The well-known auto construction company Ferrari, it turns out, can produce not only high-class cars, recently a unique CAMPER VAN bus came off the assembly line of the company. It looks like an ordinary bus with huge dimensions, but if you just need to get inside, your impression will change dramatically. Inside this oversized bus there are four comfortable rooms, including a kitchen, which any housewife will envy, a gym, which has all the necessary exercise equipment, a bathroom made of marble, and also with hot water, and there is a bedroom in which you you can relax in comfort in any conditions.
This bus was created for a true connoisseur of travel, there is everything here to make your trip unforgettable and comfortable, but not everyone can afford such a pleasure, because this oversized bus costs about $ 1.2 million.
It is also worth noting that with this bus you can easily transport with you not only your wife and children, but also your own car.
The Italian company said that this is not just a show bus, but a production car that will be happy to look for its buyer. Of course, no one will refuse such a means of transportation, however, due to the high cost, such buses are assembled only by prior order. After 3 months, after the application for the bus, the company will provide you with a ready-made bus, ready to travel.
4th place - VDL Futura
The fourth place in our rating is VDL Futura, cost $ 1.1 million... Despite this cost, this is a simple bus for passengers, which does not have any expensive apartments, and it looks like a regular shuttle bus. However, the first impression may be wrong, because everyone will feel comfortable in it, especially in 2013, this bus was recognized as the best means of transportation for travel.
It is a very powerful bus with a 460 horsepower engine, which uses 50% less fuel than an engine of the same power. The designers of this bus have worked hard on comfort and convenience, besides, not only passengers will feel all the results of their work, but also the driver himself, who was equipped with a super comfortable seat, with all the conveniences, and the technical characteristics are specially adjusted for comfortable control of a huge unit.
Each passenger is provided with all the comforts of a comfortable stay in the cabin, here even the whims of the most boring passenger can be calmed down. Tickets for a flight with such a means of transportation are three times more expensive than regular flights, but the cost of the ticket will pay off.
5th place - Vario
Not so long ago, the German bus manufacturer presented its masterpiece! It was the serial Vario car, which will cost the buyer EUR 1,021,078... This price fully justifies itself, because thanks to the high quality of all running parts, the bus will not break down on a trip far from civilization.
Inside the bus there is a very beautiful interior made of expensive materials, several rooms and unsurpassed beauty, which was designed for you by the best designers in Germany. This bus is very reliable and technologically advanced, moreover, if you do not want to leave your favorite car at home while traveling, then you can load into the garage of the bus.
08.08.2013 at 18:08
On August 8, 1924, the first regular intracity bus route appeared in Moscow. On this occasion, we recall 10 outstanding models of buses that at different times traveled across the vastness of our homeland.
The lightest bus - PAZ 672
The PAZ 672 model, the production of which has been carried out for 15 years, since 1967, can be considered one of the lightest buses. Its curb weight was 4.5 tons, and its total weight reached 7 825 kg. True, this bus had only 23 seats.
The slowest bus is YaA-2
The slowest buses were at the dawn of this type of vehicle. In 1934, a prototype of the YaA-2 bus was developed. It was equipped with an American 6-cylinder engine, the volume of which was an impressive 8.2 liters, and the power reached 120 hp. However, despite the powerful power plant, the bus could not boast of high speed, since its maximum value was only 48 km / h. Such a low figure can be explained by the body length record for those times (more than 11 m) and the heavy frame. At the same time, the bus was one of the most spacious (it could carry 100 passengers) and comfortable. The prototype did not go into production.
The weakest bus - ZIS 16
In the period from 1938 to 1941, one of the weakest buses in its class, ZiS 16, was produced. This shuttle vehicle was equipped with a 555 cm³ engine without turbocharging. The engine power was only 85 hp, so the bus with a partially wooden body and weighing 13 tons accelerated only to 65 km / h.
The most voracious bus - ZIS 154
Modern manufacturers are trying to create the most fuel efficient engines. However, in the middle of the last century, few people thought about it. For example, the Soviet bus ZiS 154, which was produced in the late 1940s, consumed 65 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers. This bus was equipped with a YaAZ-204A diesel engine with a working volume of 4.65 liters and a power of 110 hp. A route vehicle weighing more than 12 tons could accommodate only 34 passengers and was capable of transporting them at a maximum speed of 65 km / h.
The bus with the largest engine - LiAZ 5256
The model of the Likinsky bus plant LiAZ 5256 has been produced since 1986 for almost 20 years. This bus was equipped with one of the largest KamAZ 7408.10 engines with a volume of 10 850 cm³. The power of the unit was 195 hp, and the maximum speed was a modest 70 km / h.
The most economical bus - PAZ 4228
One of the most economical Russian buses was the prototype PAZ 4228, which was created in 1998. At that time, Pavlovsk Bus Plant was actively negotiating with foreign investors represented by the Swedes from Volvo Trucks. As a result, the domestic bus manufacturer purchased several engines, which were also equipped with the experimental PAZ 4228. Thanks to this cooperation, the experimental bus spent only 25 liters of fuel on the combined cycle to travel 100 km. For a city bus, this is a very good indicator.
The bus with the smallest engine - PAZ Real
The bus with the smallest engine is PAZ Real. This vehicle is a joint development of the Brazilian company Marcopolo and the domestic manufacturer GAZ Group. PAZ Real is a small bus for urban and suburban routes. Its dimensions can be called modest, as well as its capacity - only 22 seats. As a chassis, a development from Hyundai was used, and the volume of the injection engine is modest 3 298 cm³.
The most powerful bus - LiAZ 52565
One of the most powerful shuttle buses is LiAZ 52565, which was produced in 2003. The vehicle was powered by a Cummins CG-250 gas fueled engine. The volume of the engine was 8.3 liters, and the power was 253 hp. However, despite such an impressive engine, the maximum speed of the bus was only 70 km / h.
Attempts to create the largest bus in the world go back to 1914. A certain Jord Schlitz tried to combine a Stevenson horse bus and a Knox tractor. The completed bus carried 120 passengers each in Brooklyn, New York.
Obviously, the vehicle became the largest bus at the beginning of the twentieth century.
In the 21st century, passenger traffic has increased, and buses have become noticeably larger. China claims to have produced the world's largest bus (longest pictured) Zhejiang Young Man Vehicle Group unveiled the 25m superliner at the Shanghai Bus Show. The bus is equipped with 5 doors and 40 seats and takes 300 people on board.
The bus is equipped with an "accordion" and bends when cornering.
However, a larger bus was found in Brazil. The Volvo Bus Corporation Brazil has launched a new bus on a B12M chassis with a TX platform. The largest version of a bus built on such a chassis reaches a length of 26.8 m. The bus was created for certain routes and can carry 300 passengers at a time.
Volvo claims it is the longest bus in the world.
But the largest bus is produced in Europe. This is a city articulated bus DAF Super City Train with a length of 32.2 meters. (pictured is another DAF bus)
It can carry 350 passengers in two cabins, in the first one there are 110 seats and 140 standing ones, in the second one there are 60 seats and 40 standing places. Without a doubt, this is the largest bus in the world.
Buses can be stylish as well as boring. I propose to take a look at 11 of the most unusual buses from around the world, at the sight of which you immediately want to ride them.
GM Futurliner
The General Motors Futurliner bus is rightfully considered one of the most unusual buses in the world. In just the 1930s and 1950s, GM built just 12 of these high-tech dream buses to travel North America, presenting its famous Progress Parade to millions of visitors who enjoyed demonstrations of cutting-edge science and technology, including this stunning giant.
Only 9 Futurliner buses have survived to this day. In 2015, one of the twelve buses became the most expensive lot - it was sold for $ 4 million. The 1950 General Motors Futurliner was put up for sale by private collector Ron Preitt, who acquired it in 2006 at the same auction for just over $ 4 million.
Viberti Monotral Golden Dolphin
Viberti Monotral Golden Dolphin was created in a single copy in 1956. The bus, built on the Lancia Esatau chassis, debuted at the Geneva Motor Show the same year. The unique exhibition specimen could boast not only an aerodynamic body with panoramic windows, but also a gas turbine engine with a capacity of about 400 hp. With such a power unit, the Viberti Monotral Golden Dolphin could accelerate to 200 km / h.
Citroen U55 Cityrama Currus
In 1950, the Parisian tour operator Groupe Cityrama commissioned Currus to build a futuristic double-decker bus. The end result is a really interesting car. At the heart of this wild-looking bus is the chassis of a Citroen U55 truck, on which Currus bodybuilders have perched a panoramic two-story body. An open roof, a huge glazing area, all this made for excellent sightseeing tours, and the futuristic design in aviation style certainly attracted tourists. In total, three of these Citroen U55 Cityrama Currus were produced.
Mercedes-Benz Lo 3100 Stromlinien-Omnibus
The bus was developed in 1934 on the chassis of a Mercedes-Benz L 59 diesel truck and was intended for operation on the autobahns that were actively under construction at that time, but the Lo 3100 was never put into mass production. In addition to a streamliner body and a panoramic roof, the bus had side windows that could be lowered.
AEC Routemaster
The classic British double-decker Routemaster is one of the main symbols of London, and perhaps the most recognizable bus in the world. It was released in 1954 by AEC and operated in London from 8 February 1956 to 9 December 2005. The first Rootmasters have been used since 1959 as a replacement for trolleybuses. The following copies were produced to replace the older bus models.
The main feature of the bus that attracted passengers was the open platform at the back, through which the bus entered and exited. The bus had no doors. Today, hundreds of similar AEC Routemaster have survived in the world.
Bedford VAL14 Plaxton Panorama C52F
VAL14 Plaxton Panorama was produced from 1965 to 1968 and, in addition to the non-standard arrangement of the third axle - in front, could boast of the presence of an air conditioner. The design of the chassis allowed the entrance door to be positioned directly in front of the front axle. Such machines operated on intercity flights until the mid-1980s. Production of the series was completed in 1973, more than 2,000 copies of the Bedford VAL14 Plaxton Panorama C52F were produced.
ZiS-127
The first Soviet intercity bus ZiS-127 was produced in 1955-1961. Buses ZiS (ZiL) -127 operated mainly on long-distance routes: Tallinn - Leningrad, Moscow - Simferopol, Moscow - Riga, and also served passengers at the capital's airports. The design of the bus was striking with corrugated aluminum sides and an abundance of chrome-plated details in the style of popular American long-haul buses. In the ZiS-127 cabin, 32 semi-sleeping passenger seats with reclining backs were installed. The ZiS-127 salon was radio-equipped and equipped with ventilation, heating, lighting systems, a clock and a thermometer. An individual light source and fan were installed at each passenger seat. Nets for carry-on luggage were fixed above the seats, and two luggage compartments were made under the floor on both sides of the car, between which a fuel tank was placed. The body was equipped with heating and ventilation systems, good lighting, and a radio installation. For the carriage of luggage, spacious luggage compartments are located under the floor of the body, well insulated from dust. The driver's cab is equipped with an individual fan and corresponding control devices. The length of the bus with a 5600 mm wheelbase was 10 220 mm. The width was 2680 mm, and the height at 270 mm ground clearance reached 3060 mm. The ZIL-127 used a two-stroke six-cylinder diesel engine YM3-206D as a power unit. The engine was located at the rear and had a transverse arrangement. "King of the Roads", as the ZiS-127 was called at one time. A total of 851 such buses were produced.
LAZ Ukraine-1
The famous bus of the Lviv Automobile Plant, which conquered both foreign exhibitions and the Soviet audience in the film "Queen of the Gas Station". Released in a single copy in 1961, the prototype was equipped with a completely new body with streamlined front and rear parts, a large panoramic windshield, the latest V-shaped engine ZIL-130 with a capacity of 150 hp. (5МКП), air suspension, hydropneumatic brake drive and electro-pneumatic gearbox drive. The cabin was equipped with 36 comfortable aircraft-type seats with individual illumination. The dimensions of the bus are 10000x2500x2720 mm, the base is 4700 mm.
Ikarus 55 Lux
For its characteristic futuristic appearance, the bus received the nicknames "Cigar", "Sputnik", "Rocket" and even "Vacuum Cleaner", and the unusual shape of the stern was often called "chest of drawers". The swift silhouette of the legendary Hungarian model Ikarus 55 Lux literally mesmerized domestic passengers and drivers. This car was the main bus operated in the Union on intercity, international and tourist routes until the 80s: during the period from 1955 to 1972, the Soviet Union purchased 3,762 copies of Ikarus 55 of various modifications. Ikarus 55 Lux buses were considered very reliable and passed over a million km without overhaul.
Neoplan jumbocruiser
The Neoplan Jumbocruiser double-decker bus debuted in 1975. At that time, it was considered the largest bus in the world. It had four axles, a body 18 meters long and 4 meters high, and theoretically there could be up to 144 seats inside (in reality, the most capacious bus had 110 seats). The Neoplan Jumbocruiser was produced until 1993. The bus was very expensive (the price was about 1,100,000 DM) and therefore, over all the years, only 11 cars were built, of which only one with a rear engine (the other 10 with a mid-engined layout).
Peacemaker
This bus was built by the creators by connecting a 1949 General American Aerocoach chassis with a 1955 GMC Scenicruiser body. The result is a stunning three-story mobile home. In total, two such buses were built. Currently, only one Peacemaker is on the move and does a big tour of America every year.
It turns out that buses can be not only boring and boring, but also bright and stylish. We have collected in this review the most unusual buses from around the world.
1.GM Futurliner
The company produced only twelve GM Futurliner buses in the 1930s and 1950s. These buses were intended for a motor rally across the United States, which was called the Progress Parade. Then a huge number of people were able to ride these buses.
Today, only 9 GM Futurliners have survived. And two years ago, one of these buses was presented as a lot at an auction. It was sold for $ 4 million. The 1950 bus was put up for auction by Ron Preitt. Interestingly, the vehicle was purchased by him in 2006 for the same money.
2. Viberti Monotral Golden Dolphin
Unlike the GM Futurliner, the Golden Dolphin was the only bus in its class. In 1956, it made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
This vehicle amazed not only with its design and panoramic windows, but also with a powerful 400 horsepower engine. The maximum speed that Golden Dolphin could reach is 200 km / h.
3. ZiS-127
ZiS-127 is the first bus designed and manufactured in the USSR. It was intended for intercity flights, mainly over long distances (for example, Moscow-Simferopol and Moscow-Riga). The release of this vehicle went from 1955 to 1961.
The bus was equipped with corrugated sides made of aluminum and many chrome-plated parts, so popular in the automotive industry at that time. There could be 32 passengers in the vehicle compartment at the same time. Chairs are equipped with reclining backs for convenience. In addition, the first Soviet bus had heating, lighting, a ventilation system and a thermometer with a clock.
The vehicle had two spacious luggage compartments. The driver had his own fan and the devices needed to control the trip.
Overall dimensions of the ZiS-127:
* wheelbase -5600 mm;
* body length - 10 220 mm;
* width - 2680 mm;
* height - 3060 mm.
The Soviet ZiS-127 ran on diesel fuel. A 6-cylinder two-stroke engine was used for this model. Only 851 copies were produced.
4. Mercedes-Benz Lo 3100 Stromlinuen-Omnibus
This bus was developed on a chassis from a diesel truck in 1934. It was assumed that the Lo 3100 will be used on the actively developing autobahns. But the bus never entered mass production. In addition to a panoramic roof and a streamliner body, the bus also had side windows that could be lowered.
5. AEC Routemaster
This bus, along with Trafalgar Square and the Tower of London, is the symbol of the British capital. It's almost impossible to imagine London without the classic Routemaster. Its release took place in 1954. The AEC company was engaged in this. The AEC Routemaster was directly in operation from February 8, 1956 to December 9, 2005. The first copies replaced trolleybuses, and the next ones replaced the old bus models.
A special feature of this vehicle is the open rear platform, which served as an entrance. The AEC Routemaster had no doors. Several hundred of these buses have survived today.
6. Citroen U55 Cityrama Currus
He managed to excel in the 50s. and the Parisian tour operator Groupe Cityrama, who ordered a 2-story futuristic bus from Currus. The end result surprised everyone. This model is based on the Citroen U55 chassis (cargo), on which a two-story body was later installed.
The huge glazing area, together with the open roof, made it ideal for tourist trips and short-term sightseeing tours. And tourists were undoubtedly attracted by the original design of this vehicle. Only 3 of these buses were produced.
7. Bedford VAL14 Plaxton Panorama C52F
The production of these buses was carried out from 65th to 68th. It had two distinctive features: air conditioning and a non-standard positioned third axle.
Due to the unique design, it was possible to place the passenger door directly in front of the front axle. Until the mid-80s. these buses have been successfully used on international routes. At the time of completion of production of the Bedford VAL14 Plaxton Panorama C52F, more than 2,000 copies had been produced.
8. LAZ Ukraine-1
It was this bus that conquered the audience in the world-famous film "Queen of the Gas Station". It was produced by the Lviv Automobile Plant.
The LAZ Ukraine-1 bus, released in the 61st year, impressed with its streamlined body elements and wide windshield. The cabin has 36 passenger seats with an individual lighting system. In addition, a V-engine (150 horsepower) was used for the first time in this vehicle.
Overall dimensions of LAZ:
* wheelbase -4700 mm;
* length - 10,000 mm;
* width - 2500 mm;
* height - 2720 mm.
9. Peacemaker
This bus appeared thanks to the creators of the General American Aerocoach of the 49th year in the back of the GMC Scenicruiser of the 55th year. As a result, they managed to create an incredible three-story mobile home. Only 2 copies were released.
Today, only one of them is on the move and can be taken on a tour of the United States.
10. Ikarus 55 Lux
For its futuristic appearance, the Ikarus bus received the nickname “Cigar”.
The legendary bus mesmerized with its silhouette. It was Ikarus that was the main bus that was operated on the territory. It was used both on intercity flights and on international tourist routes. From 1955 to 1972, the USSR purchased 3,762 vehicles.
11. Neoplan Jumbocruiser
The debut of this bus took place in 1975. At that time it was considered a giant: 4 axles, body length 18 meters, height - 4 meters. The Neoplan Jumbocruiser cabin could accommodate up to 144 seats (theoretically).
This bus was produced until 1993. For all the time, only 11 copies were built, due to the high cost of the vehicle.
And some more buses of original design. It is simply impossible not to pay attention to them!
