Specifications include, but are not limited to: The bus shall be powered by a Chevy 4500 or Ford E350 V8 or V10 gasoline engine. Either power plant shall be coupled to an electronic automatic transmission.; Engine: The engine shall be a minimum OEM V8 or V10 gas engine as included in a Chevy 3500 or Ford E350 chassis or equal current model year iteration. Engine shall meet the latest (Year of Production) EPA and CARB regulations. Delivery shall include heavy duty cooling system, engine oil and transmission fluid coolers, fuel filter, water separator, engine block heater and a high idle mechanism as controlled and incorporated into the wheelchair lift interlock mechanism. All engine related equipment must be approved by the purchasing agency.; Transmission: The bus shall be fitted with an automatic transmission. Vehicle shall include automatic back-up alarm and an InPower or Intermotive Gateway HL HiLock heavy duty progressive warning interlock, allowing lift operation only when the transmission is in “park” and, conversely, the transmission shall not be capable of being shifted out of “park” when the lift is energized.; Chassis: The chassis frame shall be fabricated from high strength steel formed and welded into a rigid perimeter frame with formed and fabricated cross members. Wheelbase shall be as specified in Table 1 for each vehicle type. Dual rear wheel axle required. Heavy-duty integral hydraulic power steering, without cruise control, shall be provided.; Fuel Capacity: The gasoline powered chassis shall have a minimum 55-gallon capacity – with driver’s side access.; Brakes: The service brakes shall be fully power assisted, four-wheel disc type. Full ABS is required. The system shall conform to applicable FMVSS testing and shall conform to state regulations at the time of delivery.; Tires/Wheels: The bus shall be furnished with seven [7] LT225/75x16 [or tires standard from chassis OEM supplier] and must be all season highway tread steel belted radial tires. Delivery shall include matching full-size spare tire mounted on rim and shipped, secured, inside vehicle. All wheels shall be powder coated white.; Exhaust: The under-chassis engine exhaust shall be heavy-duty stainless steel or aluminized pipes and muffler. Exit shall be at the rear, driver/street-side, and must comply with all applicable regulations.
