AEC Bridgemaster
| AEC Bridgemaster | |
|---|---|
Park Royal bodied AEC Bridgemaster (forward-entrance) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AEC |
| Production | 1956–1963 |
| Assembly | Southall, England |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 7,702 cubic centimetres (470.0 cu in; 7.702 L) AEC AV470 Inline 6 Turbo-diesel (first two prototypes) 9,668 cubic centimetres (590.0 cu in; 9.668 L) AEC AV590 Inline 6 NA |
| Power output | AEC AV470: 120 brake horsepower (120 PS; 89 kW) @ 2,300 rpm 1,200 newton-metres (890 lbf⋅ft) @ 1,700 rpm AEC AV590: 128 brake horsepower (130 PS; 95 kW) @ 1,800 rpm 430 pound-feet (580 N⋅m) @ 1,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 4-speed AEC synchromesh |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5,029 millimetres (16.5 ft) |
| Length | 9,144 millimetres (30 ft) |
| Width | 2,438 millimetres (8 ft) |
| Height | 4,130 millimetres (13.55 ft) |
| Curb weight | 7,350–7,470 kilograms (16,204–16,469 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | AEC Renown |
The AEC Bridgemaster was a front-engined low-height double-decker bus chassis manufactured by AEC from 1956 to 1963.