Class 170 'Turbostar' DMU PB

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Technical Data
Total Built: 140
Total Unit Weight: 133.2t (3-car unit)
Vehicle Length: 77'6" (23.62m)
Engine Power: 422Hp per car
Max Speed: 100Mph (160Kph)
Fuel Capacity: 1,030gal (4,682L)

The new generation Class 170 multiple units were built at Derby and feature a welded aluminium body structure and hydraulic transmission. Each vehicle is powered by a 422 Horsepower diesel engine providing a maximum unit speed of 100MPH. There are no un-powered trailer vehicles.

The engine and transmission are situated under the body and provide drive to one bogie per vehicle. Class 170 units use a BSI automatic coupling to work in multiple and are also compatible with British Rail classes 150, 156 and 158 Sprinters.

Class 170 units have been categorised into six sub-classes all with the same basic specifications - the differences are seating arrangements specified by the different operators. This can vary the unit weights by up to 2 tonnes.