The Renault R312 is a bus manufactured by Renault Trucks from 1987 to 1996. A prototype was completed in 1984.One step for French psv Commercial Motor 26 May 1984 It succeeded the SC 10, which was originally a Saviem design from the 1960s.Bus Explorer Chapter 14: Renault Buses, 2002
The 12m long bus is rear-engined, powered by a 6-cylinder Renault turbo-diesel engine with a displacement of 9.8 litres available with either or . By placing the engine in the rear, the interior was flat over the vehicle's whole length. It was primarily built as an integral bus, although some were completed as rolling chassis.Renault bus goes lower Commercial Motor 7 November 1991Renault R312 to wait for UK rise Commercial Motor 22 October 1992
The bus was popular in France, with over 4,000 produced, with RATP operating over 1,500 during the 1990s.Renault R312 French Bus Page In Australia, the Renault PR100.3 has the same visual appearance as the R312. Export sales were made to Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
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