MTA Bus Company: 2008 MCI D4500CT 2231 On The BM5 At Woodhaven Boulevard & Penelope Avenue

Seen here is a 2008 MCI D4500CT, numbered 2231, under the MTA (MTA Bus Company), operating on the BM5 Express bus route to Spring Creek Seaview Avenue via Linden Boulevard via Pennsylvania Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard and Penelope Avenue in Rego Park, Queens, NY. Taken on Friday, February 16, 2024.
Manufacturer: Motor Coach Industries (MCI)
Model: D4500CT "Commuter Coach"
Model Type: Contemporary
Bus Series: D-Series
Length: 45.42 Feet (13.844016 Meters)
Width: 102 Inches (2.5908 Meters)
Height: 137 Inches (3.4798 Meters)
Wheelbase: 318 Inches (8.0772 Meters)
Front Overhang: 75.90 Inches (1.92786 Meters)
Rear Overhang: 105.60 Inches (2.68224 Meters)
Turning Radius: 50.75 Feet (15.4686 Meters)
Turning Radius With Steerable Tag: 47 Feet (14.3256 Meters)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 50,000 Pounds (22,679 Kilograms)
Floor Type: High Floor
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: Caterpillar [CAT] C13 EPA 2007 - 12.5 Liters, 380 Horsepower
Transmission: Allison Bus Series B500R 6 Speed
Seating: 57 - American Seating Model 2005 High-Back Recliner
Standees: 17
Destination Sign: Luminator Horizon
HVAC: Carrier Transicold
Suspension: Air Suspension With Automatic Leveling System
Axles: Meritor 16,000 Pounds (7,257.4779 Kilograms) [Front]; Meritor 22,500 Pounds (10,205.8280 Kilograms) [Drive]; Meritor 12,000 Pounds (5,443.10844 Kilograms) [Tag]
Brakes: EX-225 Disc Brakes With Unitized Hubs & Preset Bearings
Steering: Ross Integral Power Steering
Electrical System: Parker-Vansco Fully Multiplexed
Fuel Tank Capacity: 164 US Gallons (620.808 Liters)
Model Year: 2008
Year Built: 2008
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