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• Northern Ireland-based Wright's of Ballymena has launched a new 33-seat midi coach body range based on the 7.5-tonne GVW Iveco Ford 79.14 chassis cowl. The TT404 body is available on the 3.6 and 4.4 metre 79.14 chassis, which are both powered by the Iveco 8060.05 naturally-aspirated diesel engine rated at 101kW (138hp) to EEC 80/1269. Peak torque on the six-cylinder direct-injection engine is 389Nm (287Ibft) at 1,800rpm.
Like the latest Wright Contour Imperial high-floor coach, (CM 16 May), the TT404 body is built using the modular Alusuisse aluminium exterior panelling system, based on a conventional steel subfrarne. An alloy subframe, however, is available as an option.
Wright's TT404 can be specified for a variety of PSV operations including full luxury coach, stage carriage, and a welfare version with a wheelchair lift.
Wright's expects the greatest interest from PSV operators to be in the 8.86mlong T1'404 body, based on the 4.4m wheelbase 79.14 chassis.
The Iveco Ford 79.14 comes with a five-speed gearbox and power steering as standard.
Prices for the TT404 will vary according to interior trim and seating options, although Wright's says the basic price for the coach body (excluding the 79.14 chassis price) will be around 225,000. Retail price for the stage carriage and Welfare versions are from 222,000 and £23,000 respectively.
A T1'404 body for the Cummins B Series-engined Leyland Bus Swift chassis is also being developed by Wright's and is expected to be launched shortly.