Buses "Ikarus - 250" in the USSR worked in the field of "Intourist", and it was unrealistic for a mere mortal to get there. Every driver, languishing on ordinary city routes, dreamed of transferring to the "steering wheel" of the Hungarian "Tourist". But this car was liked not only by drivers, but also by passengers. Interesting, why?
The bus was produced from 1967 until 1996. And in several versions. The one that was intended for urban routes was different from cars plying between settlements. What is the difference - explains the author of the video on the channel "Behind the wheel". And what's under the hood (or cover, as you like)? A ten-liter licensed engine that developed 220 "horses" and was equipped with a turbocharger. At the same time, the gearbox is manufactured by ZF.
The bus has a lot of relatively advanced (at least at that time for the USSR) technical solutions. For example, a driver-adjustable air suspension. Another, seemingly simple moment is a large tank: there is enough fuel for 1000 km. True, when driving "on a flat dry highway" at a speed of 60 km / h. Fuel consumption - 21 l / 100 km. Not much for such a colossus: the Soviet GAZ-53 truck officially consumed 25 l / 100 km. There were other "pleasant little things" - for example, a separate coolant heating system. This made it possible to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cabin even in harsh climatic conditions, for which Russia is so generous. And what else was interesting in intercity Ikarus, you will learn from the video.
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