Classic (transit bus)

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Classic (transit bus)
MCI Classic TC40-102A configured for commuter service
Overview
Manufacturer	General Motors Diesel (1982-1987) Motor Coach Industries (1987-1993) Nova Bus (1993-1997)
Production	1982–1997
Assembly	Saint-Eustache, Quebec Niskayuna, New York
Body and chassis
Class	Transit bus
Body style	Single-deck bus
Doors	1 or 2
Powertrain
Engine	Detroit Diesel 6V71/8V71 Detroit Diesel 6V92/8V92 Cummins C8.3 Detroit Diesel Series 50
Transmission	Allison, ZF or Voith
Dimensions
Length	40 ft (12.19 m) (16 60 ft (18.29 m) units produced)
Width	102 in (2.59 m)
Chronology
Predecessor	GM New Look
Successor	Rapid Transit Series (after 1997) Nova Bus LFS

The Classic was a single-deck bus developed by General Motors Diesel from its previous-generation New Look design. The "Classic" was nearly identical to the New Look from the belt rail up, but sported a new front which allowed for a wider front door. The design was originally intended solely for the Canadian market as an alternative to the unpopular Rapid Transit Series (RTS) but ultimately the Classic, produced from 1982 to 1997, met with widespread success in both Canada and the United States. It was available primarily as a 40-foot (12.19 m) long, 102-inch (2.59 m) wide coach, although 16 60-foot (18.29 m) long articulated Classics were manufactured. The design was fairly conservative, yet contemporary and less controversial than the RTS.