Blue Bird Gasoline Vision
POWERED BY FORD ® AND ROUSH ® CLEANTECH
The Lowest Acquisition Cost of Any Type C Blue Bird Product
The all-new Blue Bird Gasoline Vision will provide instant savings with the lowest
acquisition cost of any other Type C Blue Bird product. This gasoline-powered bus will
also share operational similarities to the Blue Bird Propane Vision, such as smooth, quiet
engine operation and reliable cold weather startup.
Easy to Maintain
Maintenance and repairs are easy. Qualified technicians are easier to find, with many
already trained to work on gasoline engines. Like its propane counterpart, the Blue Bird
Gasoline Vision eliminates the need for complex diesel aftertreatment, and has no diesel
particulate filter or diesel exhaust fluid system to maintain, reducing maintenance costs for your fleet.
Reliable Engine Technology
The Ford 6.8L V10 Engine has been utilized in over two decades worth of Ford products,
certifying their durability and reliability in the truck market. It comes with the industry’s
best 5-year, unlimited mile warranty, and a network of service centers throughout the
United States and Canada to allow for quick turnaround on service.
Ford has produced over 1.8 million of these engines
since introduction, a testament to their quality and
reliability. Paired with their 6R140 transmission
and engine fuel system, the 6.8L V10 engine from
Ford is the perfect fit for a school bus application.
The gasoline-powered bus will utilize the same
powertrain as Ford’s new F650/750 medium duty
commercial truck and delivers industry segment
performance and durability leadership for Blue
Bird’s gasoline bus offering.
A heritage of looking ahead.
Now
Accepting
Orders!
Blue Bird Gasoline Vision Highlights
A Strong Partnership
5-year, Unlimited Mile Warranty
Working with our long-time partners
ROUSH CleanTech and Ford on our
propane autogas bus has proven that these
companies are the best choice for our
gasoline-powered bus.
The Blue Bird Gasoline Vision comes with
the same 5-year, unlimited mile warranty
that Blue Bird’s other Ford/ROUSH
CleanTech product lines have- showing the
durability and reliability of these systems.
Powertrain Matching
Go the Distance
With over 1 million Ford 6.8L engines and
6R140 transmissions working together on
the road today, there’s no question that
Ford’s powertrain matching is perfect for a
school bus application.
The Blue Bird Gasoline Vision features
a standard 60-gallon tank, but has a
100-gallon tank option: perfect for longdistance traveling!
Plenty of Power
Nationwide Fuel Accessibility
With 320 horsepower
torque, the Blue Bird
has plenty of power
applications and hilly
terrain.
Gasoline stations are located in nearly
every town in North America, making quick
stops and cross-country trips easy.
and 460 ft-lbs
Gasoline Vision
for on-highway
or mountainous
SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITY Multiple floor plans available with passenger seating up to 78
EXTERIOR WIDTH
96”
INTERIOR WIDTH
90 3/4”
AISLE WIDTH
Varies by floor plan
SKIRT LENGTH
16 1/4”, 19 3/4”, 25 3/4”
INTERIOR HEIGHT
77”
OVERALL HEIGHT
122” - 128”
WHEELBASE
189” / 217” / 238” / 252”/
273” / 280”
OVERHANG
45” front overhang with standard
steel bumper. Rear overhang varies by body length/wheelbase
TRANSMISSION Ford® 6R140 - 6 speed automatic
ENGINE
Ford® three-valve 6.8L V10 Gasoline, 320 hp
TIRE SIZE
11R22.5 (G) all-position radials
ALTERNATOR
240, 270, and 320 amps with 12 volts
BRAKES
4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with
4-channel antilock brake system;
Air drum and air disc brakes available
SUSPENSION
Soft ride front leaf spring suspension
(rating varies by capacity); Two-stage steel leaf rear spring suspension system (rating varies by capacity); Rear Air suspension available
STEERING
Tilt & telescoping steering column
FUEL TANK
FRONT AXLE
Standard 60-gallon, optional REAR AXLE
100-gallon located between
frame rails in rear overhang
ENTRANCE DOOR
27” wide x 78” high/double electric outward opening
REAR DOOR
37” wide x 52” high
GVWR
Front axle (rating varies by capacity)
Rear axle with hypoid, single
reduction gears with broad range of
ratios available to optimize powertrain
performance (rating varies by capacity)
WHEEL CUT50o
Up to 33,000 lb.
Contact your local Blue Bird Dealer to learn more about the Blue Bird Gasoline Vision!
www.blue-bird.com/find-a-dealer
A heritage of looking ahead.
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