F: Denotes that it is built as a chassis for external bodywork (German: Fahrgestell)įor example, an ND323F low-floor double-decker bus has a power output of 320 hp.Ĭhassis variants (for external bodywork).xx: First two digits of power output in hp (nearest ten).D: Double-decker bus (German: Doppeldeckerbus).L: Rigid bus (no special adaption) (German: Linienbus).E: Low-entry bus (Some low-entry versions have letter N instead when they are built technically similar to the low-floor version.).In most cases it can be found on the plate inside the bus where one find the VIN. With the introduction of the model names in 2004, the system is still in use on all vehicles, but is more for internal use. The type designations were used to define all models prior to 2004. Lion's City M, known as NM xx3 and EM xx3 until 2005 - 8.13 m to 11.21 m midibus, bodied on 10/11.xxx HOCL (469), 12.xxx HOCL-NL (A76), 14.xxx HOCL-NL (A66) and NL xx3 F (A22) chassis by Göppel Bus.
Lion's City GXL (A43) - 20.45 m articulated.Lion's City DD (A39) - 13.73 m double-decker.Lion's City GL LE (A49) - 18.75 m articulated.Lion's City G LE (A42) - 18 m articulated.Lion's City L LE (A26, A44 since 2012?) - 14.7 m single-decker.Lion's City C LE (A26, A45 since 2013?) - 13.7 m single-decker.version for South African market - bodied on 18.280 HOCL-NL/R (A84) chassis by MAN South Africa in Olifantsfontein since 2011.version based on standard low-floor, horizontal engine platform (A21), including CNG version, available since 2011(?).Lion's City GL (A23, A40 since 2011) - 18.75 m articulated.Lion's City G (A23), known as NG xx3 1998–2004 – 18 m articulated.Lion's City C (A26, A36 since 2013) - 13.7 m single-decker.Lion's City Hybrid (A37) - 12 m hybrid single-decker.Lion's City, known as NL xx3 1997–2004 – 12 m single-decker.Lion's City 18 G, 18 m articulated CNG.Lion's City 18, 18 m articulated diesel.Lion's City 12 E, 12 m single-decker electric.
Lion's City 12 G, 12 m single-decker CNG.Lion's City 12, 12 m single-decker diesel.
MAN NL263 OMSI 2 SERIAL NUMBERS
WMA A21.) and in vehicle production serial numbers (i.e. These codes are sometimes mistakenly used as a model designation.
MAN NL263 OMSI 2 CODE
Some variants have changed from one code to another over time. Some codes are unique to one variant, while others are shared between variants.