| AutoTram Extra Grand[1] | |
|---|---|
 AutoTram Extra Grand | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Göppel Bus [de] &Fraunhofer IVI &MAN |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 5 |
| Floor type | Low-floor |
| Chassis | Integrated low-floor frame |
| Related | Göppel Go4City19 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | IVECO-FIAT N60 Mercedes-Benz OM629 |
| Capacity | 256[note 1] |
| Power output | 455 kW (610 hp) |
| Transmission | AC-AC |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 30.735 m (100 ft 10.0 in) |
| Width | 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3.4 m (11 ft 2 in) |
| Curb weight | 27,320 kg (60,230 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | MAN SGG280 (partially related) |
TheAutoTram Extra Grand was a prototype of abi-articulated passenger bus. It was around 30 metres (98 ft)[2] long and had a maximum capacity of 256 passengers (96 seats), making it the largest passenger bus in the world.[2]It received wide attention during its and unveiling and public test drives, but never went into active service.
The AutoTram Extra Grand was unveiled and tested inDresden, Germany, in August 2012.[3] The bus was rejected in Germany, citing the cost of infrastructure upgrades necessary to accommodate it.[4][5] The producer, German bus companyGöppel Bus GmbH went bankrupt in 2013.[6] After being sold toKirov Plant, they went bankrupt again in October 2014, and the company was liquidated.[7] Aside from the demonstrator unit in Dresden and the units ordered by Beijing and Shanghai, no one else ordered the bus.[8]
The bus is 30.73 m (100.8 ft) long, 2.55 m (8 ft 4 in) wide and 3.4 m (11 ft) tall.[1] It is ahybrid-electric vehicle and is capable of driving 5 miles (8.0 km) on electric power alone.[2] The prototype vehicle cost $10 million dollarsUSD.[3]