Van Hool T8-Series 1.0 Bus Europe 11.4 AT 4x2 T815 Astron Двухярусный автобус 66+1+1, Configuration
| Volume | 11.4 l |
| Power | 280 hp |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 68 |
| Number of doors | 3 |
| Front tires | 0 |
| Rear tires | 0 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1983 — January 1989 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Bus |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 11,413 cm³ |
| Country of assembly | Belgium |
| Number of doors | 3 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 11,830 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 2,500 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 3,875 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 68 |
| Number of seat rows | 15 |
Weight and permissible loads
| Permissible gross weight | 17,900 kg |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Diesel fuel |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | Turbine |
| Maximum power | 280 hp |
| Maximum power | 206 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 2,200 |
| Compression ratio | 18.00 |
| Cylinder diameter | 125.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 155.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Supercharger type | Turbine |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Disk |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Brake equipment | pneumatic drive, retarder |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights |
Active and passive safety systems
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |