Volvo Ailsa B55

Volvo Ailsa B55
Preserved West Midlands PTE Alexander AV bodied Volvo B55 at Showbus 2011 in Duxford
Overview
ManufacturerAilsa/Volvo Buses
Production1974–1985
AssemblyIrvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Body and chassis
Doors1 or 2
Floor typeStep entrance
Powertrain
EngineVolvo TD70E/TD70H
Power output
  • 186 brake horsepower (139 kW)
  • 193 brake horsepower (144 kW)
  • 201 brake horsepower (150 kW)
Transmission
  • SCG 5-speed semi-automatic
  • Voith D851 automatic
Dimensions
Length
  • 2-axle
  • 9.8–10.2 metres (32 ft 2 in – 33 ft 6 in)
  • 3-axle
  • 12 metres (39 ft 4 in)
Width2.356 metres (7 ft 8.8 in)
Curb weight16,256 kilograms (35,838 lb)
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo B10M Citybus

The Volvo Ailsa B55 was a front-engined double-decker bus chassis manufactured in Irvine, North Ayrshire by Ailsa, Volvo's British subsidiary, from 1974 until 1985.

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