Plaxton Cheetah
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{{Use British English|date=May 2017}}
{{Infobox UK Bus
|background =
|name = Plaxton Cheetah
|image = Johnson Bros YN58CFV.jpg
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|caption =
|manufacturer = Plaxton
|production = 1997–2014 (Cheetah)
2015–2019 (Cheetah XL)
|predecessor =
|successor =
|class = Minibus (Cheetah)
Midibus (Cheetah XL)
|body_style = Single-decker bus
|capacity = 29/33 seated passengers
|operator =
|length = 7.0m to 8.1m
|width = 2.4m
|height = 3.0m
|floortype = Step entrance
|doors = 1 (inswing door)
|weight =
|chassis = Mercedes-Benz Vario
Mercedes-Benz Atego
|engine = Front mounted 4.2-litre (4,249cc) inline-four diesel engine. Output (Vario 815D) = 150 bhp (111 kw)
|transmission = 5 or 6-speed manual, 4-speed Allison automatic
}}
The Plaxton Cheetah is a minibus/midibus body manufactured by Plaxton in Wigan, England. Between 1997 and 2014 it was mounted on Mercedes-Benz Vario chassis.[http://www.busandcoachprofessional.com/news/articles/archive/perryman-s-takes-final-cheetah/ Perryman's takes final Cheetah] Bus & Coach Professional 17 July 2014
In April 2015, the Cheetah XL was launched on the Mercedes-Benz Atego chassis.[http://www.busandcoachbuyer.com/plaxton-cheetah-xl/ Plaxton Cheetah XL] Bus & Coach Buyer 14 April 2015[http://www.transportengineer.org.uk/transport-engineer-news/new-cheetah-xl-launched-with-50-off-plan-orders/75786/ New Cheetah XL launched with 50 off the plan orders] Transport Engineer 14 April 2015[http://busandcoach.com/news/articles/archive/super-sized-cheetah-unveiled/ Super-sized Cheetah unveiled] Bus & Coach Professional 17 April 2015 However Plaxton decided to end Cheetah XL production in 2019 due to poor sales.[https://www.route-one.net/vehicles/plaxton-cheetah-xl-production-ends/ Plaxton Cheetah XL production ends] routeone 9 October 2019
Gallery
File:Bus img 7309 (16155249658).jpg|Plaxton Cheetah 1 bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario
File:Grey Cars KUB97.jpg|Standard Plaxton Cheetah 1 bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario
File:Taunton station - First 56000 (W4TRU) rear.jpg|Standard Plaxton Cheetah 1 bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario rear
File:Scaggs Coaches DX09LAA (9127923854).jpg|Plaxton Cheetah 2 bodied Mercedes-Benz Vario
File:AE65 BTF (47310427351) (cropped).jpg|Cheetah XL bodied Mercedes-Benz Atego
References
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External links
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- [https://www.flickr.com/groups/2675333@N20/pool/ Flick gallery]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160413161835/http://www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Cheetah_A4_8pp_Final_13-04.pdf Cheetah XL Brochure] Plaxton
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Category:Vehicles introduced in 1997