Bus Ikarus 255: photo, specifications

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

Surely everyone remembers what buses were like in the USSR. Basically, these were LAZs and Ikarus. The latter were considered the real pinnacle of the automotive industry. The Hungarians made very comfortable and reliable buses. In today's article we will talk about Ikarus-255. This bus was mass-produced from 72 to 84. The machine replaced the outdated 250th model, which has been produced since the 50s. Well, let's take a closer look at this legendary bus.

Design

All buses that were delivered to the republics of the USSR are painted red and white. It was the same for all models. The car received additional fog lights and a new bumper. Glass edging - chrome.

The same shiny strip separates the two huge windshields. The wipers were located vertically. And above the black grille, the inscription Ikarus proudly flaunted. 255th model sometimeswas equipped with a spotlight on top, which provided additional color. The body itself is of a wagon layout, with mechanical doors. In the lower part there are boxes for additional luggage. They were on both the left and right sides.

Sizes

Ikarus-255 belongs to a large class of buses. So, its total length is 10.97 meters, the width is exactly 2.5 meters, and the height is almost 3 meters. The wheelbase is 5.34 meters. Ikarus-255 had impressive dimensions, thanks to which it could accommodate up to 47 passengers. However, a long body is not only spaciousness, but also huge overhangs. So, the size of the front was 2.45 meters. Rear overhang - 3, 17 meters. "Ikarus-255" was difficult to maneuver in the city, so it was usually operated outside of it. By the way, the minimum turning radius of the bus is 22.4 meters.

Salon

Previous Ikarus models used an archaic, flat instrument panel. Ikarus-255 (you can see the interior photo below) was equipped with a modernized black plastic panel.

The finish was dark wood. The steering wheel is two-pointed, without any adjustments. On the instrument panel were all the necessary scales. Also, a light control unit is located on the left, and a radio receiver could be placed on the right (on the ledge).

As for the passengers themselves, they are provided with comfortable bright seats with headrests. An armrest was also provided. On subsequent models of "Ikarus" it was already flick. Abovethere was a shelf for bags and other things. The seats were arranged in two rows. Behind the classics was almost a solid sofa. It is located slightly higher than the rest of the seats. This is not done for a better view of the rear passengers, but to accommodate the power unit. The engine on the Ikarus was at the back.

By the way, the length of the body of the 250th model was one meter less than that of the previously produced 255th. To accommodate all passengers, it was necessary to bring the seat backs together on each row. Also, unlike the 255th Ikarus, there were no pneumatic doors and a refrigerator at the back. Therefore, the 250th was used mainly on short routes. The exception was the bus Ikarus-255 modification 250.59. It was equipped with front pneumatic doors that opened into the cabin. But the rear ones were still mechanical.

Ikarus-255: Specifications

The Raba-MAN engine was installed on the bus. This is a turbocharged diesel engine. The working volume of the power unit was 10,350 cubic centimeters. Maximum power - 220 horsepower.

But the more important parameter for the bus was torque. On the Ikarus 255th model, it was 820 Nm at two thousand revolutions. No matter how strange it may seem, the manufacturer officially interprets the Euro-0 environmental standard for this engine. The bus did not use any particulate filters or upgraded injection systems.

Transmission, dynamics, consumption

The car was equipped with a manual transmission with a dry single-plate clutch. In total, there were 5 steps in the box, without divisions. The box, unlike the engine, has not been upgraded. In view of this, many drivers complained about the huge backstage moves. Also, over time, the transmissions turned on with a crunch.

If we talk about dynamic performance, the maximum speed of the bus was 100 kilometers per hour. Acceleration to 60 kilometers per hour took 22 seconds. As for fuel consumption, the data differ here. The manufacturer says about 19 liters per 100 kilometers. But in practice, this figure is about 27 liters, and outside the city (where this bus was used 90 percent of the time). The power reserve on one tank is about a thousand kilometers.

Chassis

Perhaps the most significant drawback of the 250 Ikarus is the suspension design. The Hungarians used an archaic, spring scheme. Moreover, the sheets were both on the front and on the rear axle. Vibrations were damped by hydraulic shock absorbers. The model 255 already used air suspension, thanks to which the Ikarus won such wide recognition and was characterized as the most comfortable bus of those times.

Steering - screw-nut with hydraulic booster. Brake system - drum type. Remarkably, the pads were reduced by air pressure (that is, the brakes were pneumatic).

Cost

There are practically no such copies on sale. The cost for a "live" model is kept at a high level - about 450 thousand rubles. In a state for restoration, you can buy for 200 thousand or less. These buses have outlived their usefulness.

Many are rotten or with a broken motor. They are not suitable for business. Spare parts for Ikarus have not been produced for decades, and it is very difficult to find something for disassembly. In fact, the 250th is a museum exhibit, a rarity that has hardly survived to this day.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the "Ikarus" of the 250th model is. "Ikarus" - the legendary bus, which was supplied in masses to the B altic states, the RSFSR and other republics. The car was used on different routes. On these "Ikarus" many have traveled half the country. Unfortunately, they are no longer seen on the streets of our cities. And only the most desperate are ready to take it under restoration. Now similar equipment can be found in the museum of passenger transport in Moscow and St. Petersburg. These buses have not been released for flights for a long time. Most of it was scrapped.