The model 870-982 class Renault PR100.2 Mk2 chassis were assembled by MACK Trucks in Brisbane and then freighted to Melbourne. Ansair Bus and Coach Division at Tullamarine built the bodies.

Compared to the Mk1 model, the Mk2 class had a body upgrade, a changed seating layout resulting in an increase from 42 to 43 seats, electronic destination equipment, and AM/FM radios.

ACTION purchased 113 of the Mk2 Renault PR100.2.

Photos of each bus can be found in our Gallery, and details of each bus can be found in our wiki.

Bus 969 on Francis Forde Blvd in Forde (not Forbes)

  • Total buses 113
  • Delivery dates 8 August 1990 – 24 June 1993
  • Fleet numbers 870 – 892
  • Livery Orange over blue
  • Engine Model 06.20 – 45B MIPS
  • Capacity 9.8 litre – Turbo charged
  • Power 186kw (240 Hp) @ 2100 RPM DIN 70020
  • Torque 940 NM @ 1400 RPM
  • Transmission VOITH D863 with hydraulic retarder
  • Steering ZF Power Assisted
  • Brakes 4 x Drum ABS (WABCO)
  • Tyres 11R x 22.5
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 200 litres (nominal)
  • Electrical System 24V – 80 Amp alternator
  • Seats 49 VOV II with Frontrunner Material and Chin Protector
  • Doors 1 Front, 1 Rear Glide-away twin leaf type. Rear door fitted with safety edges and interlock
  • Flooring  Pirelli
  • Luggage Rack 1 Large over near side front wheel arch
  • Windows Tinted bonded glass with top mounted hoppers
  • Roof Hatch Happich 1 front, 1 rear – air operated
  • Handrails Two overhead full length on either side of the aisle with vertical stanchions
  • Bus Stop Alert System 12 Passenger push buttons
  • Destination Equipment Front: STC Cannon electronic operated route and three numbers
    Side; STC Cannon electronic operated three numbers
  • Heating:  One drivers cabin, three saloon
  • Drivers Demister One located in the dash
  • Air Conditioning COACHAIR Integrated system – drivers cabin only
  • Radio AM / FM Clarion – drivers cabin
  • Bus length 11.57 metres
  • Rear overhang 3.3 metres
  • Front overhang 2.63 metres
  • Wheelbase 5.7 metres
  • Width 2.5 metres
  • Height 3.16 metres
  • Front Step Height 350 mm
  • Rear Step Height 350 mm
  • Floor Height 635 mm
  • Arrival angle 9 degrees
  • Departure angle 8.33 degrees
  • Tare 10,030 kg
  • GVM 16,000 kg
  • Top Speed 82 kph
  • Exhaust Vertical Near Side rear Corner

This page was last updated on 8 May 2022