Press release (PDF, 302 KB) - Setra
Press release (PDF, 302 KB) - Setra
Press release (PDF, 302 KB) - Setra
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<strong>Setra</strong> milestones and innovations<br />
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1893 Karl Kässbohrer sets up in business as a cartwright<br />
1911 Kässbohrer start building buses<br />
1951 The first self-supporting bus, the <strong>Setra</strong> S 8, is launched<br />
1955 At the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, <strong>Setra</strong> introduces<br />
independent air suspension on buses for the first time<br />
Launch of the <strong>Setra</strong> S 6 at the Geneva Motor Show<br />
1959 First <strong>Setra</strong> modular system and first articulated bus with self-supporting<br />
body in Europe<br />
1964 <strong>Setra</strong> becomes the first bus manufacturer to fit a retarder as a wear-free<br />
braking system<br />
1967 Launch of the 100 series and series introduction of independent air<br />
suspension<br />
1976 The 200 series, featuring the new cross-flow ventilation system, goes<br />
into series production. Over the next 15 years, this series will generate a<br />
multitude of new developments, including a three-axle high-deck<br />
touring coach especially for the US market and the first low-floor bus<br />
for rural regular-service operations in Europe<br />
1981 <strong>Setra</strong> introduces the first double-deck coach, the S 228 DT (Doubledeck<br />
Touring coach)<br />
Daimler Communications ·∙ 70546 Stuttgart ·∙ Germany <br />
<strong>Setra</strong> – A Daimler Brand
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