MCI MC8
- Overall Length: 40 ft
- Overall Width: 8 ft
- Overall Height: 10 ft 10 in
- Wheelbase: 285 in
- Weight: 26,760 lb
- Engine: Eight cylinder DDC 8V-71 two-cycle diesel developing 285 HP at 2150 RPM
- Transmission: Manual: Dana Model 8844A (four forward and one reverse)
- Transmission: Automatic: Allison HT740 (four forward and one reverse)
- Brakes: Service: Air operated two shoe service brakes are installed at each axle
- Emergency: Air Bendix-Westinghouse DD-3 emergency and parking brakes are used at drive axle
- Clutch: Two plate dry disc type, 15″ diameter, with air assist
- Electrical: 24-volt negative ground. Two heavy duty 25 plate, 204 ampere hour capacity batteries
- Air Conditioning: 3 cylinder compressor, belt driven off the main engine
- Seats: 43, 47 or 49 passenger recliners with restroom
- Parcel Racks: Inside parcel racks – 109 cu. ft.
- Luggage Compartment: Underfloor enclosed compartments – 300 cu. ft.
- Fuel Tank: 144 gallon capacity
- Suspension: Air ride type, which operates automatically and maintains a constant ride height
- Steering: Hydraulic – power steering is standard