Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Ford E-450 or equivalent Shuttle Bus chassis with a GVWR of 14,500 pounds shall include the following: 2.1 5,000 pound maximum front GAWR Twin I-Beam IFS or equivalent; 9,600 pound maximum Dana or equivalent Full Floating Rear Axle 2.2 Engine shall be a 7.3L V-8 gas with 350 HP @ 4250 RPM/420lb-ft. torque @ 3250 RPM. 2.3 6-speed automatic transmission 2.4 Brake system to be power, self-adjusting, four-wheel disc with four-wheel antilock 2.5 Single fuel tank with maximum capacity of 55-gallons, located aft-rear axle. The vehicle fuel tank must be installed by the chassis manufacturer; fully compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards and must not be modified in any way. Fuel cap shall be tethered to the body of the vehicle. A fuel tank access plate shall be installed inside of the bus to allow for a fuel pump to be accessed from the interior side of the bus. 2.6 Chassis must be stretched to a minimum 190” wheelbase. 2.7 Exhaust system to be aluminized exhaust pipes and muffler properly installed with heat shield and baffles. Exhaust tail pipe shall exit to the street-side of the bus behind the rear wheels. 2.8 240-amp OEM alternator 2.9 Dual batteries rated at 650 CCA minimum each. Both batteries shall be located in a galvanized in-step battery box with interior painted door and hold downs. 2.10 A master disconnect switch shall be installed in the area of the drivers seat base to turn off power to the body. 2.11 (6) LT225/75Rx16E tires with 16.0x6, white steel wheels. 2.12 Valve stem extensions shall be installed on both inner rear wheels for ease of inflation. 2.13 A LARGE heavy-duty anti-slip drivers running board shall be included with perforated holes to prevent snow and ice build-up. 2.14 Mud flaps shall be installed behind both front wheels of the bus in addition to two large rear mud flaps. 2.15 Fuel tank access plate inside of bus for replacement of fuel pump assembly.