National Body Type
The first models of 1979 used a Saurer 240 bhp underfloor engine and Allison fully auomatic transmission instead of the Leyland components, but had bodywork based on the Leyland National. Other parts like the axles and the steering mechanism, were also from Leyland. Four of these buses saw extended trials in the UK with the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE), and were demonstrated with other UK operators, later being sold to various operators.
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