Leyland-MCW Olympic

Leyland-MCW Olympic
Preserved former King Alfred Motor Services, Winchester Leyland Olympic in January 2013
Overview
Manufacturer
Production1949-1971
Body and chassis
Doors1-3
Powertrain
Engine
Capacity
  • 600 cubic inches (9.8 litres)
  • 680 cubic inches (11.1 litres)
Power output125-200 bhp
Transmission
  • Leyland synchromesh, 4 speeds
  • Self-Changing Gears Penumocyclic direct-acting semi-automatic, electric or air control, 4 or 5 speeds
Dimensions
Length27ft 6in to 40ft (8.5m-12m)

The Leyland-MCW Olympic was an underfloor-engined single-deck bus manufactured for at least eighteen countries from 1949 to 1971. 3,564 Olympics were built at four factories (three in the UK, one in South Africa) from 1949 to 1971, with 1,299 Olympics (36%) built as right hand drive and 2,265 (64%) as left hand drive. It was a very durable heavy-duty bus which ran in arduous conditions for longer periods than ever envisaged by its designers.

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