Daimler Freeline
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Not to be confused with Daimler Fleetline.
"Freeline" redirects here. For the sports equipment, see Freeline skates.
The Daimler Freeline was an underfloor-engined bus chassis built by Daimler between 1951 and 1964. It was a very poor seller in the UK market for an underfloor-engined bus and coach chassis, but became a substantial export success.
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Daimler Freeline | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Daimler |
Production | 1951–1964 |
Body and chassis | |
Doors | 1 or 2 |
Floor type | Step entrance |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Daimler D650H 10.5-litre Gardner 6HLW Gardner 5HLW |
Transmission | Daimler/Self-Changing Gears 4 or 5 speed preselector Daimatic/Self-Changing Gears 4-speed direct-acting epicyclic |
Dimensions | |
Length | 30ft (home) 33ft & 36ft options for export markets |
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It was the first of only three Daimler PSV models to have a name, as well as an alphanumeric identity. The others were the Daimler Fleetline and the Daimler Roadliner.