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Grech Motors unveils new vehicle built on Ford 2017 F-550 chassis

Equipped with either a powerful 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel engine or 6.8-liter V-10 gasoline engine, the new 2017 F-550 GM33 minicoach can seat up to 27 passengers as a shuttle with rear luggage.

January 19, 2017
Grech Motors unveils new vehicle built on Ford 2017 F-550 chassis

Photos courtesy Grech Motors

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Photos courtesy Grech Motors

Grech Motors is the first coachbuilder to bring a 2017 Ford F-550 luxury bus to market with its new GM33 model. Equipped with either a powerful 6.7-liter V8 turbo diesel engine or 6.8-liter V-10 gasoline engine, the new 2017 F-550 GM33 minicoach can seat up to 27 passengers as a shuttle with rear luggage.

Grech's signature lines and elegant, modern design are complemented by the 2017 F-550’s new front cab, which features a sleeker, aerodynamic profile and redesigned grill. The bus features curb appeal and distinctive styling that enhances the travel experience for passengers while helping operators build luxury brands and grow their businesses.

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Ford’s new 2017 F-550 chassis features an all-new fully boxed under-cab and C-channel aft-of-cab frame made of 95% high-strength steel with up to 10 cross-members (eight through-welded). Torsional rigidity is eight times greater than the previous design.

Connected to this new frame is a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy body, which is lighter than the steel previously used yet is immensely strong. It’s also more dent-and ding-resistant and not subject to red rust corrosion. This complements Grech Motors’ riveted, aircraft-grade aluminum skin.

In addition to its stronger body and frame, the 2017 Ford F-550 chassis also features a suspension, brakes, driveline, transfer case, and axles that are larger and heftier for greater strength and capability. The components of the four-wheel anti-lock brakes feature the largest rotors in class, which increases their longevity and maximizes their stopping power.

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