Plaxton Panther
The Panther is the established favourite of the Plaxton range, a truly versatile coach that can take on all roles from luxury touring to scheduled routes.
With adaptability, longevity and proven residual values, this big cat is the coach with nine lives.
Stock-built Plaxton Panther coaches are available in multiple specifications with a choice of interior colour and trim options.
Fitted with a side-mounted wheelchair lift and digital destination displays, the Plaxton Panther meets PSVAR requirements.
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Key figures
PSVAR
compliant or prepared
61
maximum number of seats
Features and benefits
- Built in Britain on Volvo B8R chassis
- Versatile coach for wide range of requirements
- Sunken or saloon-level toilet and emergency exit options
- Adaptable for future interior conversions
- Wide range of specification options
- Outstanding residual value
Dimensions
| Length | 10.8m or 12.8m |
| Width | 2.55m |
| Height | 3.68m |
| Wheelbase | 4.89m or 6.89m |
| Overhang | 2.54m front / 3.38m rear |
| Turning radius | 9.5m or 12.0m |
Specifications
| Standard | Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger capacity | Stock available at 12.8m length with 53, 57 or 61 passenger seats plus courier seat | Other seating layouts available when built to order |
| Seating | Vogelsitze Magnio with universal three-point seatbelts | USB sockets |
| Passenger entertainment | Bosch smartInfotainment system with 18.5’’ front headboard-mounted monitor | |
| Air conditioning | Thermo King X-900 air conditioning with convector heating | |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access via side-mounted PLS lift, six seats on quick-release tracking | |
| Passenger entrance | Outswing door with deep double-glazed window to maximise visibility | |
| Emergency exit | Full-height continental door (53/57-seat stock) or centre saloon-level emergency door (61-seat stock) | Rear saloon-level emergency door (built to order) |
| Toilet | Demountable centre sunken toilet (53/57-seat stock) | Rear saloon-level toilet (built to order) |
| Luggage capacity | Up to 10.2m3 underfloor luggage hold | |
| Engine | Volvo D8K (6 cylinder, 7.7 litre, 258kW (350PS), 1400Nm, Euro VI) | |
| Transmission | Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automated manual | ZF EcoLife automatic |
| Standard | Option | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger capacity | Stock available at 12.8m length with 53, 57 or 61 passenger seats plus courier seat | Other seating layouts available when built to order |
| Seating | Vogelsitze Magnio with universal three-point seatbelts | USB sockets |
| Passenger entertainment | Bosch smartInfotainment system with 18.5’’ front headboard-mounted monitor | |
| Air conditioning | Thermo King X-900 air conditioning with convector heating | |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access via side-mounted PLS lift, six seats on quick-release tracking | |
| Passenger entrance | Outswing door with deep double-glazed window to maximise visibility | |
| Emergency exit | Full-height continental door (53/57-seat stock) or centre saloon-level emergency door (61-seat stock) | Rear saloon-level emergency door (built to order) |
| Toilet | Demountable centre sunken toilet (53/57-seat stock) | Rear saloon-level toilet (built to order) |
| Luggage capacity | Up to 10.2m3 underfloor luggage hold | |
| Engine | Volvo D8K (6 cylinder, 7.7 litre, 258kW (350PS), 1400Nm, Euro VI) | |
| Transmission | Volvo I-Shift 12-speed automated manual | ZF EcoLife automatic |