Karosa C 744 is an articulated intercity bus produced by bus manufacturer Karosa from the

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, in the years of 1988 to 1992. In production was succeeded by Karosa C 943 in 1997.

Construction features

Karosa C 744 is model of

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. C 744 is unified with intercity bus models such as C 734 and C 735. It is made of two rigid sections linked by a pivoting joint. Body is semi-self-supporting with

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and engine with manual gearbox in the rear part. Only third C axle is propulsed, meaning that this articulated bus has

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. Front axle is independent, middle and rear axles are solid. All axles mounted on air suspension. On the right side are three doors. Inside are used leatherette seats. Drivers cab is not separated from the rest of the vehicle. Buses has an open design of turntable.

Production and operation

Prototype of Karosa C 744 was made in the year 1986. In the year 1988 started serial production, which continued until 1992.

Historical vehicles

*Private collector in

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(1 bus) *Technical museum in Brno,

(1 bus)

Construction features

Production and operation

Historical vehicles

See also