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British Rail Turbostar
Under the name “Turbostar”, Bombardier (originally Adtranz) combined four classes of diesel multiple units that were based on the classes 165/166 “Networker Turbo”. Production took place at the Adtranz/Bombardier fact...
General
| Property | British Rail Turbostar 172 two-car |
|---|---|
| Built | 2010-2011 |
| Manufacturers | Bombardier |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-B+B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail Turbostar 172 two-car |
|---|---|
| Length | 47.24 m |
| Service weight | 83.1 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail Turbostar 172 two-car |
|---|---|
| Engine | MTU 6H 1800 R83 |
| Engine type | 2x 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail Turbostar 172 two-car |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 720 kW (979 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail Turbostar 172 two-car |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.7 kW/t |
