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research, design, testing and fabrication, the Thomas Saf-T-Liner C2 is
a reality. Every body line, every curve, every element of the C2 was
designed and engineered to improve durability, reliability, safety and
life cycle cost — exactly as it was supposed to do. Drivers,
administrators, technicians and parents will all appreciate what the C2
brings to transportation. In fact, school buses will never be the same. |
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Inside and out, you can
see the C2 is a completely new bus. But the design was with purpose. The
C2 looks the way it does to make it safer, stronger, more comfortable
and more efficient. See a few ways how this was accomplished below.
- Fewer rivets and screws on the exterior of the bus for improved
aesthetics and cleaner body lines.
- Enhanced body styling for improved aesthetics and a more modern
body style.
- Upgraded HVAC air system not only improves the appearance of the
driver cabin area, the vents are more adjustable to create a
customized and comfortable air flow pattern, particularly for driver.
- The automotive-style dash creates a more attractive driver
compartment and aids in visibility, comfort and ergonomics.
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| Exterior
- Sloped hood for improved visibility
- Large, curved, bonded windshield for improved visibility and
object deflection
- Full vision quarter window for added visibility
- Robotically applied polyurethane paint for a lustrous finish that
lasts
- Adhesive bonding with fewer rivets for increased strength and leak
resistance
- Wraparound bumpers with optional hideaway front crossing control
arm
- Recessed eight-light warning system improves durability and
reduces maintenance
- Larger entry area with increased glazing area for visibility
- Large side windows for a better view (tinted glass is optional)
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Structure
- Boxed "A" pillars, deep-formed header and a bonded windshield
create a rugged driver's area
- One-piece roof bows and heavy-duty formed rear anchor post for
added strength and structural integrity
- Welded body framework for a solid structure
- Galvalume floor sheets and interior side panels for corrosion
resistance
- 78 inches of headroom in a 73-inch overall profile
- Improved legroom and pedal arrangement with optional adjustable
pedals
- Low, automotive-style instrument panel with non-reflective
materials to increase visibility and reduce eye-strain
- Ergonomically designed interior and control placement for
increased driver comfort
- Multiple storage areas for improved storage capacity
- Spacious interior bulkhead for increased destination sign and
emergency equipment storage
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Chassis & Engine
- Proven chassis design and durability for lower life-cycle and
maintenance costs
- Tight wheel cut of up to 55-degrees for exceptional
maneuverability
- Tapered leaf springs and lower ride height create improved comfort
and maneuverability
- Optional rear air suspension available
- Body and chassis share an integrated multiplexed wiring network
for added flexibility, reliability and quick diagnostics
- Multiple engine and transmission options available to meet
numerous requirements
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