Motor Coach Industries MC 8
Built: 1974 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1974
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Motor Coach Industries MC 8 as a single model: eight-cylinder engine at 9,250 cc and 16,571 kg gross weight at 12 m length – a North American coach in class N3
Motor Coach Industries, MCI for short, is a North American manufacturer of intercity and long-distance coaches with roots in Winnipeg, Canada. The MC range was the company's mainstay model family for decades, with the number after MC marking the successive generation within the range.
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The eight-cylinder diesel engine, at 9,250 cc, drives a coach 12 m long, 2.45 m wide, on an 8.45 m wheelbase. It weighs 14,570 kg unladen and is rated for 16,571 kg gross weight, leaving around 2,001 kg for luggage and passengers.
At 16,571 kg the coach falls into EU category N3 for heavy commercial vehicles over 12 tonnes, even though it was originally registered in North America under different rules. The long 8.45 m wheelbase relative to a comparatively compact overall length is typical of high-floor coaches with a luggage bay running the full length of the vehicle, as is common in North American long-distance travel.
On a used coach of this type and age it is worth checking for rust on the frame and luggage bay doors, the brakes and air suspension, the service history of the eight-cylinder diesel, and the condition of the interior trim and air conditioning. Given the vehicle's age, the availability of spare parts for the engine and drivetrain should also be checked, as it can be limited on a vehicle this old.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Motor Coach Industries MC 8
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9,250 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 14,570 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,571 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Motor Coach Industries MC 8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,570 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Motor Coach Industries MC 8?
16,571 kg.
What engine does the Motor Coach Industries MC 8 have?
8 cylinders, 9,250 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Motor Coach Industries MC 8?
12,000 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Motor Coach Industries MC 8 built?
Production years: 1974.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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