The CB80 includes the latest 3D frame modelling allowing a more accurate integrated body and chassis design.

Reduced weight and fibre tolerance allows Custom Coaches to use less steel but achieve the same strength.

The body panels have also been 3D modelled to allow body parts to fit precisely and accurately to the frame. This accurate design means lighter body panels with increased strength, that are faster to fit with enhanced appearance. Weight has also been reduced in non- impact areas while material thickness has been increased for high impact areas.

The CB80 is the first low floor city bus to achieve a ‘car like finish’ to panels, headlights, screens, etc. The accurate tolerance of panel and frame design means panels fit easily and can be replaced quickly.

Parts are no longer manually produced, the new CB80 parts are computer designed and formed on a five axis router. The frame components are all shaped using a laser cutter to achieve a high quality product.So it doesn’t matter if the part you are buy now or in 20 years time, it will still fit, it will be the same & it will look perfect.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is the best technology to achieve optimum balance between low tare weight and a 25 year design life. Builders not using FEA are only guessing if their body/chassis combination can sustain a 25 year design life. There is no substitute for technology and expertise, both of which Custom Coaches are proud to offer Australian operators.