PAZ-3205


PAZ-3205 is a common Soviet midibus model made by the Pavlovo Bus Factory. It is common in Russia and other Eastern European countries as both a low-intensity route public bus and as a hearse. Model 3205 was launched on December 1, 1989, replacing a similarly specified PAZ-672.
PAZ buses are mainly used for urban Marshrutki, rural and regional services. Current PAZ buses are equipped with 120-140 horsepower Russian or Belorussian diesel or petrol Euro III emission compliant engines, and have maximum speed of 90 km/h. PAZ is also offering installation of Hino Motors, Cummins, Andoria and BAMO imported engines for rear wheel drive models.
In 2013 was entered in production of restyling version.
Major current modifications include:
ModelEngine
h.p.		Wheelbase
mm		Dimensions
mm		Weight
empty/gross
kg		Passengers
standing/sitting		Number of
passenger
doors
PAZ-3205 13036007000×2520×29605170/815536/28One, 726 mm wide
PAZ-32051 13036007000×2520×29605130/818535/24Two, 726 mm wide each
PAZ-3206 13036007000×2520×31055395/7240-/28One, 726 mm wide
PAZ-4234 13643458165×2520×29605860/948550/30Two, 726 mm wide each

Variants

PAZ buses are commonly employed by firefighters and police - for ordinary busing and as "mobile headquarters". PAZ funeral buses have rear door, floor rails and safety straps for carrying a coffin in the rear. Passenger seats are arranged in long benches along the sides, facing the coffin.

Production

Production of PAZ-3205 in the 2000s was steadily rising, accounting for at least 80% of PAZ output:
Year200020012002200320042005200620072008
Units10,19010,52015,297