Karosa C 744

Karosa C 744
Karosa C 744 in Slovakia
Overview
Manufacturer	Karosa
Body and chassis
Doors	4, air-operated
Floor type	High-floor
Chassis	semi-self-supporting with frame
Powertrain
Engine	LIAZ ML637S V6 Diesel engine
Capacity	60 sitting 70 standing
Power output	190 kW (255 hp) (LIAZ ML637S)
Transmission	Praga 5-speed manual Praga 8-speed manual
Dimensions
Length	17,355 mm (683.3 in)
Width	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height	3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Curb weight	13,800 kg (30,400 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Karosa C 943

Interior of Karosa C 744

Karosa C 744 is an articulated intercity bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the Czech Republic, in the years of 1988 to 1992. In production was succeeded by Karosa C 943 in 1997.

Construction features

Karosa C 744 is model of Karosa 700 series. C 744 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 734 and C 735. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Body is semi-self-supporting with frame and engine with manual gearbox in the rear part. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has pusher configuration. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles mounted on air suspension. On the right side are three doors. Inside are used leatherette seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle. Buses has an open design of turntable.

Production and operation

Prototype of Karosa C 744 was made in the year 1986. In the year 1988 started serial production, which continued until 1992.

Historical vehicles

• Private collector in Slovakia (1 bus)

See also

• Article about Karosa C 744 buses in Prague
• (Slovak) Article about Karosa C 744 in Bratislava

• List of buses