1998 Volvo Super Olympian — 3asv

The original 3ASV units were notable for their , which were replaced by electronic signs in subsequent production years. Most of the 1998/1999 fleet in Hong Kong reached the end of its service life and was fully retired by late 2020 . 6-meter short-wheelbase version of this bus?

The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500 bodywork , though some later units received Australian Volgren CR223LD bodies. Operational Status

The 1998 production batch brought significant mechanical shifts to accommodate low-floor urban transit: 1998 Volvo Super Olympian 3ASV

Introduced in 1998, the was a low-floor, three-axle double-deck bus chassis that replaced the high-floor Volvo Olympian . The 3ASV designation refers specifically to the 12-meter models operated by Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) in Hong Kong, which was the first company to take delivery of this model. Performance and Specifications

The initial 1998/1999 batch (3ASV1-61) utilized a ZF 4HP590 gearbox, while later units transitioned to the 5-speed ZF 5HP590 . The original 3ASV units were notable for their

To accommodate the low-floor design, the staircase was moved backward compared to older Olympian models, preventing seats from being installed directly in front of it.

It is powered by a transversely mounted Volvo D10A-285 engine , producing 285 hp and 1220 Nm of torque. The 3ASV fleet primarily used Walter Alexander ALX500

It introduced electronically controlled air suspension and a full low-floor layout, though the radiator was moved behind the front axle to achieve this.