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The Ashok Leyland Viking is a front engined bus chassis manufactured by Ashok Leyland that is primarily intended for intercity and moffussil (urban to rural) duties and was introduced in 1976.[1] It was based on the English Albion Viking. Since then, Viking has attracted a lot of buyers in private and government sectors in India. It was the first bus with an alternator in India. The Viking chassis also has a larger front overhang that facilitates placing the front door before front axle.[2][3]
| Ashok Leyland Viking | |
|---|---|
 Metropolitan Transport Corporation 183hp BS III Viking in April 2011 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ashok Leyland |
| Production | 1976 - Present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front Engine Rear wheel drive |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Related | Albion Viking |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Inline-6 Diesel engine |
| Power output | 160 bhp, 180 bhp |
In 1997, a naturally aspirated CNG engine option specifically designed for BEST was introduced. The company also launched a two step entry Viking bus chassis in 2003, as an alternative to the three step entry buses of that time. This chassis had a floor height of 860mm.[3]
Currently the Viking lineup consists of diesel and CNG engines conforming to BS VI norms. The chassis is also available in 4 wheelbase options. The chassis has an intelligent exhaust gas recirculation ('iEGR) system, which is a modified version of the original exhaust gas recirculation system.[4]
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