Blue Bird's New School Bus A "Vision" Of Safety
FORT VALLEY, GA., November 6, 2002 – Blue Bird is continuing to forge ahead as a leader in school bus safety with its new Blue Bird Vision™. The Vision, featuring sight lines allowing for 20" more driver visibility, offers the greatest frontal field of vision available in a conventional school bus. The all-new Blue Bird Vision is uniquely engineered with the first purpose-built conventional school bus chassis.
With Blue Bird's one-of-a-kind chassis, the Blue Bird Vision is designed with unparalleled strength and durability. The chassis is engineered with the Hendrickson SOFTEK front suspension that provides an improved ride and handling three times that of multi-leaf designs, and houses a Caterpillar 3126E Diesel engine with up to 230 horsepower.
"The Vision sets a standard for innovative technology in the school bus industry," said Tim Kiefer, sales manager, Blue Bird Corporation. "We are always trying to improve our product offerings and exceed our customer's expectations, and we feel we've done so with the Blue Bird Vision."
As well as featuring best in its class driver visibility, the Blue Bird Vision is uniquely engineered with advanced driver safety benefits and amenities, including the Blue Bird SAFETY VIEW™ lens that permits driver "direct vision" to the loading area. Drivers will also enjoy the Vision's maneuverability, over-sized illuminated gauges and a high-back adjustable bucket driver's seat, offering the optimum comfort and drivability. The Vision is also prepared for extended trips with a 100-gallon fuel tank, while the standard four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes ensure optimum performance in any conditions.
Servicing the Blue Bird Vision is more convenient than ever. The new tilting fiberglass hood with easy assist makes opening the hood effortless. Service doors and panels are conveniently accessed, and the color-coded, chassis multi-plex wiring system extends throughout the length of the bus allowing for trouble-free inspection. Blue Bird also has an extensive parts and service network, with more than 60 distributors nationwide. All service personnel are trained to answer any question and handle any need, ensuring fast, dependable service.
And with Blue Bird's creative LeaseAdvantage financing solution, the new Blue Bird Vision is affordable for all school districts. The LeaseAdvantange program's customizable lease program allows districts to provide the best in school bus safety, while freeing up capital for other essential expenditures, such as renovations or equipment upgrades.
Blue Bird Corporation continues to set industry standards with its innovative design and manufacturing of school buses, commercial buses and Wanderlodge motor coaches. Founded in 1927, Blue Bird has nearly 3,000 employees and four facilities in three countries. Blue Bird has an extensive network of dealers and service parts facilities across the country. For more information visit www.blue-bird.com. Blue Bird Corporation is a subsidiary of Henlys Group plc.
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