PMG/09-10/14

31th Mar 2010

To:
All Regional Managers
All Area Managers
All Sales/Service/Parts Executives

Sub: Introduction of 12 M FE 205HP BS2 – ALPSV 4/114

Keeping in mind the dynamic customer requirements in intercity luxury A/C bus segment we
need increased focus on front engine high powered bus. Ashok Leyland 12M 205 HP bus is
designed to deliver better TAT in highly time competitive intercity luxury segment.

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Salient features of ALPSV 4/114

Faster turnaround with “H-Series” 6DTI2S, 205 HP engine

Front and Rear air suspension
Through bonnet CSO arrangement
Clutch booster to reduce driver fatigue
Electromagnetic Retarder to ensure safe ride at higher speeds
Unique product offering with highest power in its class

Applications
Intercity Luxury
All India tourist

Detailed features on specification and superiority are listed in the annexure.

Please disseminate the information to all the concerned

Ramji Narayanaswamy
GM - Product Management Group

Enclosures:
Annexure 1: Technical Specifications & Dimensions
Annexure 2: Salient Features
Annexure 3: Suggested seating layout
Annexure 4: Technical comparison

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 ANNEXURE 1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS:

Type: HA6DTI2S Engine (BS II)

Engine Max Power : 205 HP @ 2500 rpm
Max Torque : 710 Nm @ 1300 - 1500 rpm
Clutch 380 mm RDC dry single plate, Hydraulic actuation with clutch booster
Gear Box ZF S6 36 ODGB; First Gear Ratio (FGR- 6.93 : 1)
CSO Through bonnet Change speed operation
Rear Axle Fully floating single speed hypoid; RAR : 5.83:1
Front Axle „I‟ section, non driven, Reverse Elliot type.
Full Air suspension
Suspension Option 1: Rubber ended at front & Air Suspension at rear
Option 2: Rubber ended at front and multi leaf semi elliptical at rear
Frame Dimension : 275 X 85 X 6.15 mm
Steering Power Steering
Brakes Full air dual line S cam brakes; ABS (optional)
Fuel Tank capacity 350 litres.
Electrical Battery: 24 V, 200 AH; Alternator: 100 Amp, 24V
Tyre 10R20 Radial,(10 X 20 – 16PR Nylon optional)

LEADING DIMENSIONS (mm)

Wheelbase WB 6200
FOH 2026
ROH 3474
Overall length 11700
Overall Width 2500
Gradeability 29.21%

Chassis unladen weight (Kg)

Front Axle 3050

Rear Axle 2460
Total Weight 5510

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 ANNEXURE 2
SALIENT FEATURES

1) Engine: 'H' Series 6 DTi2S

Highest engine power and torque in its range

Faster Turnaround time gives customers edge
on the highly time competitive longer routes
Reliable „H‟ Series Engine
Superior Fuel efficiency

2) 6 Speed OD Gear box

Synchromesh gearbox with overdrive reduces

trip time.
Better durability
Clutch booster reduces driver fatigue

3) Direct Drive A/C

Direct drive for A/C compressor from vehicle

engine.
No hassles of emission check for slave engine
Low maintenance costs as AC compressor drive
is Ashok Leyland designed

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4) Electromagnetic retarder

Provided for effective braking at higher speeds

Electromagnetic retarder has electric coils
which when energized create eddy currents in
the propeller shaft mounted rotor and oppose
its rotation thereby providing the braking action

5) Air Suspension

Air Suspension on all wheels for better comfort

For smoother ride than ever

6) Wide Brakes

6” and 7” wide brake linings at front and rear for

better brake response
ABS optional fitment ensures safety during
instantaneous braking at high speed

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 ANNEXURE 3
SUGGESTED SEATING LAYOUT

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 ANNEXURE 4
TECHNICAL COMPARISON

TML LPO Benefits to the

ALPSV 4/114 ALPSV 4/86
1616 customer
Proven “H” Series
Engine HA6DTI2S HA6DTI2U Cummins 6BT
engine
Marked saving in travel
Power 205 HP 177 HP 157 HP time owing to superior
TAT
Better pick up
Torque 710 NM 588 NM 540 NM Lesser gear shifts
Low driver fatigue
Clutch 380 mm Dia 380 mm Dia 352 mm Dia Superior driveline
Enhanced driver
Clutch
Yes No No comfort on longer
booster
routes
GB 600 with Reliable ZF gearbox for
Gearbox ZF S6 36 ODGB ZF S6 36 ODGB
OD long life
No maintenance
Electromagnetic Electromagnetic Hydrodynamic required
Retarder
Retarder Retarder retarder No troubles of oil
leakage
Electrical
24V, 200Ah 24V, 200Ah 24V, 180Ah Higher capacity battery
system
Front Air Suspension/ Rubber ended / Shackle Smooth ride for your
suspension Rubber ended Air Suspension suspension passengers
Higher capacity allows
Fuel tank 350 Litres 350 Litres 250 Litres single point diesel
filling
No more engine
Gradeability 29.21% 23.44% 25% grueling on high
gradients
Ensures faster
Top Speed 98 KMPH 94.1 KMPH 80 KMPH
turnaround time