AVIC 328 – Irmãos Mota Atomic IIIm
Coach operated by AVIC seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in July 2015. This coach with fleet number 328 is an Irmãos Mota Atomic IIIm registered in 2009. It can accommodate 55 passengers (55+1+1) and uses the MAN 18.400 HOCL chassis with the 294 kW (400 hp) MAN D2066 LOH engine. Based in Viana do Castelo , AVIC, short for Autocarros e Viagens Irmãos Cunha , operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Irmãos Mota Atomic IIIm departing from Lisboa with the 12:30 express service to Monção, in the far north of Portugal. I remember the time when people gathered near the coach to say goodbye to their relatives and friends. Sometimes, it was a very emotional occasion. It's not usual now – but it still makes me smile. Launched in 1986, the Irmãos Mota Atomic III (III→IIIm→3) model is a versatile coach body designed for long distance services. In 2020, it is available in lengths between 34.4 ft and 49.2 ft. The MAN 18.400 HOCL chas...