Ikarus 256
| Ikarus 256 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ikarus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | Two |
| Floor type | High-floor |
| Chassis | Semi-self-supporting |
| Related | Ikarus 250 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Rába-MAN D 2156 (Diesel, Straight 6) |
| Power output | 141 kW |
| Transmission | 5-speed synchromesh gearbox 6+1-speed synchromesh gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 5,330 mm (209+7⁄8 in) |
| Length | 10,990 mm (432+5⁄8 in) |
| Width | 2,500 mm (98+3⁄8 in) |
| Height | 3,080 mm (121+1⁄4 in) |
| Kerb weight | 10,400 kg (22,900 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ikarus 55 |
| Successor | Ikarus C56 |
The Ikarus 256 is a high-floor bus used as a coach for long-distance service and for interurban traffic. It was made from 1977–1989, alongside the larger Ikarus 250, by the Hungarian bus manufacturer Ikarus.