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{{Infobox UK Bus<br />
|name = Ashok Leyland Viking<br />
|image = MTC Bus 21G.JPG<br />
|caption = [[Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai)|Metropolitan Transport Corporation]] 183hp BS III Viking in April 2011<br />
|manufacturer = [[Ashok Leyland]] <br />
|production = 1976 - Present<br />
|assembly = <br />
|layout = Front Engine<br>Rear wheel drive<br />
|capacity = <br />
|floortype = Step entrance<br />
|doors = <br />
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|width = <br />
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|related = [[Albion Viking]]<br />
|engine =Inline-6 Diesel engine <br />
|powerout = 160 bhp, 180 bhp<br />
|transmission = <br />
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|successor = }}<br />
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The '''Ashok Leyland Viking''' is a front engined bus [[chassis]] manufactured by [[Ashok Leyland]] that is primarily intended for intercity, urban to rural duties and was introduced in 1976.<ref>[https://www.ashokleyland.com/history The Viking appears] Ashok Leyland</ref> It was based on the English [[Albion Viking]]. Since then, Viking has attracted a lot of buyers in private and government sectors in India. It was the first bus with an [[Alternator (automotive)|alternator]] in India. The Viking chassis also has a larger front overhang that facilitates placing the front door before front axle.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/company/ashok-leyland-31/information/company-history|title=Ashok Leyland Ltd.|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/how-ashok-leyland-gets-india-on-the-move/article8988739.ece/amp/|title=How Ashok Leyland gets India on the move|work=@businessline|access-date=2018-08-01|language=en}}</ref><br />
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In 1997, a [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally aspirated]] [[Compressed natural gas|CNG]] engine option specifically designed for [[Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport|BEST]] was introduced. The company also launched a two step entry Viking bus chassis in 2003, as an alternative to the three step entry buses of that time. This chassis had a floor height of 860mm.<ref name=":0" /><br />
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Currently the Viking lineup consists of [[Diesel engine|diesel]] and CNG engines conforming to [[BS VI]] norms. The chassis is also available in 4 wheelbase options. The chassis has an intelligent [[exhaust gas recirculation]] ('iEGR) system, which is a modified version of the original exhaust gas recirculation system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.motorindiaonline.in/buses/ashok-leyland-bus-market-leadership-set-to-continue/|title=Ashok Leyland bus market leadership set to continue/|website=www.motorindiaonline.in|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref><br />
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.trucksbuses.com/buses/chassis/inter-city/ashok-leyland-viking-180-hp|title=Ashok Leyland Viking 180 HP Bus {{!}} TrucksBuses|website=www.trucksbuses.com|access-date=2018-08-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801222409/http://www.trucksbuses.com/buses/chassis/inter-city/ashok-leyland-viking-180-hp|archive-date=2018-08-01|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://globeleyland.com/buses.html|title=Globe Auto Parts (Regd)|website=globeleyland.com|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref><br />
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[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1976]]</div>Sergkwi