Depends who's driving - they're quite slow off the mark but once they get going they're pretty brisk. Come to Redditch and have a ride on a few on 55/56 routes and you'll see if they're any good.
@liverpoolkidreece actully judging by what ive driven and seen in this video its either a Transbus International body or an Alexander dennis. I have driven on of these they go like a scolded cat when you bang your foot down.
6 speed ZF this gearbox has a long 5th to 6th gear for fuel economy. Short ratios better acceleration and less stress. This gearbox is also found in the Volvo B7RLE/TL's
I drive these and hate them so much. I've had so many near misses because of the blind spot in the cab. They are not very nice to drive and most certainly some of the worst vehicles I've ever driven and I can assure you, I've driven many vehicles in my time as I have every category on my licence.
Thats what I like to see! Drivers flooring it on Enviro 300's! Great Buses!
Becoming a bit more common to see Enviro 300's with first , miss these ZF gearboxes though
Early enviros are awesome.
@LondonBuses47
It's an Enviro300 chassis with a 5 speed zf gearbox and a 5.9 litre Cummin engine.
Just how they are supposed to be!
What a beast
Never for once did I think First used Enviro 300s. Always thought it was a Stagecoach domain.
Depends who's driving - they're quite slow off the mark but once they get going they're pretty brisk. Come to Redditch and have a ride on a few on 55/56 routes and you'll see if they're any good.
Great vid with great busdriver who likes to floor it! 5* mate
@liverpoolkidreece actully judging by what ive driven and seen in this video its either a Transbus International body or an Alexander dennis. I have driven on of these they go like a scolded cat when you bang your foot down.
@liamcbs That'll be the indicator beeper.
6 speed ZF this gearbox has a long 5th to 6th gear for fuel economy. Short ratios better acceleration and less stress. This gearbox is also found in the Volvo B7RLE/TL's
Yep, have to drive them like that to get the "yawning cat" first gear change noise :)
is this the man or alexander dennis chasiss
I like the sound on this bus! What ZF Transmission is that? :D
Ecomat
driver have a change of heart there at the start?!?!
what's that beeping sound at 0:01
indicator i should know some of these have been transferred to hengrove and Lawrence Hill depot in Bristol.
cool
Not 6 speed at all or ZF for that matter. 4 speed Voith.
That is a ZF you silly goose :P Same sounds as the one we got and that is ZF as I have seen the insides! And voith sounds completely different!
I drive these and hate them so much. I've had so many near misses because of the blind spot in the cab. They are not very nice to drive and most certainly some of the worst vehicles I've ever driven and I can assure you, I've driven many vehicles in my time as I have every category on my licence.
This sounds like MAN Chassis It must be