Karosa ŠL 11

Karosa ŠL 11
Historical Karosa ŠL 11 in Brno, Czech Republic
Overview
Manufacturer	Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors	2, air-operated
Floor type	High-floor
Chassis	semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine	Škoda ML634 V6 Diesel engine
Power output	154,4 kW (Škoda ML 634)
Transmission	Praga 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	10985/11135 mm
Width	2500 mm
Height	2985 mm
Curb weight	8370 kg

Frame of Karosa ŠL 11 during reconstruction

Karosa ŠL 11 is an intercity bus produced from 1970 to 1981 by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czechoslovakia. It was succeeded by Karosa C 734 in 1981.

Construction features

Karosa ŠL 11 is completely different from its predecessor, Škoda 706 RTO-CAR, which had engine in front and two doors. ŠL 11 is a model of Karosa Š series. It is derived from Karosa ŠM 11 city bus, and also unified with long-distance coach Karosa ŠD 11. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the middle, between the wheels. Only rear axle is propulsed. Front axle is independent, rear axle is solid. All axles are mounted on air suspension. On the right side are two folding doors (first are narrower than middle doors). Inside are used leatherette seats. Driver's cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle.

Production and operation

Serial production started in 1970 and continued until 1981.

ŠL 11 are not operated in public transport anymore, but many of them are operated as historical vehicles.

Historical vehicles

• Technical Muzeum Brno

See also

• List of buses