Frontrunner
Government Sales
The Most Technologically Advanced Low-Floor Bus in the Industry.
Finally, a revolutionary breakthrough in lowered floor transportation that is redefining what customers expect from a low-floor mini-bus.
FrontRunner’s sleek, fuel efficient design and innovative lowered floor system combine the driving performance of a compact van with the flexibility and convenience of a larger transit bus. With its cutting edge styling, next generation, patented composite engineering, and versatile front wheel drive, FrontRunner® ushers in a new era in commercial transportation.
The End of Ordinary is Here.
Features
Advanced Lightweight,
Durable Design
Lowest Step-In Height in the Industry
Light-Weight Foldout Ramp
Best-in-Class Gas Mileage
Front-wheel drive offers the security of better traction in inclement weather and a better turning radius than a comparably sized rear wheel drive mini-bus.
Smart air-suspension, standard on every Frontrunner, communicates with the vehicle’s on-board body computer to self-level, even lowering the vehicle’s nose at highway speeds for improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.With room for 6 passengers and 3 wheelchairs, 8 passengers and 2 wheelchairs, or 11 ambulatory (plus a driver), the Frontrunner does not require a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Lightweight patented composite bus structure offers quiet rattle free riding comfort and superior corrosion resistance for long life.
Low step-in height in the kneeling position of 9.75” bests the competition by almost 20%. Flat floor offers wheelchair occupants the comfort, security, and convenience unavailable in a typical theater seating design.
Light-weight fold-out ramp exceeds the proposed ADA 1:6 standard and offers what no other traditional wheelchair lift canspace savings & reliability.
European inspired design challenges the typical American bus look offering exceptional passenger visibility, attractive appearance, low maintenance costs, and improved fuel efficiency.
Technology
Breathtaking Design. Innovative Cutting Edge Technology
The FrontRunner® is the most technologically advanced lowered floor mini-bus available today.
It’s lightweight high strength purpose-built lowered floor steel chassis and fully composite bus structure set a new standard for durability at the FTA’s 5-year / 150,000 mile test where the FrontRunner achieved an unprecedented score of 91%. This accomplishment validates the design goal that a lightweight, fuel efficient vehicle with a superior customer rider experience is more durable than heavier, dated steel cage body on chassis designs.
FrontRunner’s one step to a truly flat floor and simple fold-out ramp make boarding and exiting simple, safe, reliable and much quicker for all.
Passed Altoona 5 yr/ 150,000 Durability Test
– 91% Score
US Patent #s 9,302709 & 9,988,102
Specifications
Chassis & Body Structure
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6 Transmission
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic Transmission
OEM Cutaway
RAM 3500 Promaster Cutaway
OEM Cutaway
RAM 3500 Promaster Cutaway
GVWR
9,350 lbs.
High strength lowered floor steep chassis of
101,500 PSI
3x stronger than cold rolled steel
STANDARD
Hot dipped Galvanized Coating
STANDARD
Patented: FRP Composite Sidewall Structure
STANDARD
Composite Floorboard Panels
Water Proof-Will Not Rot!
STANDARD
FRP-Composite Lightweight Bumper
STANDARD
Ride
Electronic Controlled Air Suspensions System
STANDARD
High speed suspension aerodynamics
STANDARD
4 corner air suspension
STANDARD
Electric Compressor
100% duty cycle and IP67 Certified
STANDARD
Kneeling System can be calibrated & remotely diagnosed using Bluetooth/WIFI
STANDARD
Air Bags with Drying system tested in extreme weather from -22°F to +158°F
STANDARD
CDL
NOT REQUIRED excluding CA
FMVSS Tested
Yes
Altoona Passed 5 Year/150,000mi
Yes - Scored 91/100
Technical Specifications
Wheelbase
14' 9"
Exterior Length
22' 7"
Exterior Width
7' 8"
Exterior Height including Rooftop AC
9' 2"
Step-in-height (kneeled position)
9.75"
Ride Height
12.8"
Manual lightweight gas spring assist fold-out aluminum ramp
34" x 60"
Manual Ramp Angle
ADA compliant
1:6 exceeds ADA req.
Door Type
Electric Plug-Sliding
41.5" Clear Door Opening
1.5 million duty cycle tested
Clear Door Height
76.25"
Pressure Activated Sensitive Edge Door
STANDARD
Floor at Door Entry
FLAT
Interior Floor Surface at Entrance
FLAT
Floor Surface-Wheel chain positions
FLAT
Aisle Width w/o armrest
18"
Floorplans
Contact
For Details/Technical Information
Contact: Government Sales
Gina Ciampa
978-600-0489
gciampa@newenglandwheels.com
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For Ordering Information:
Contact: Jeanne Hoffler
Project Coordinator
FedharmonySupplier to BuyersTM
571-266-9082
jeanne@fedharmony.com
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