ZiS-8
The wooden frame bus body, made of different types of wood, sheathed in metal, was built according to the plans of engineer N.I. Frantsev. It used the ZiS-5 chassis with an extended base of 61 cm. Contrary to the practice adopted for the ZiS-8, Frantsev made this bus with a separate assembly. Sides, rear and front walls, doors, roof, floor base were made separately and then assembled. This solution has greatly simplified and reduced the cost of assembly.
ZiS-8 buses became the first Soviet buses to be exported. In 1934, a batch of 16 vehicles “left” for Turkey. Previously, Turkey purchased 100 ZiS-5 trucks.
Assembly: Moscow (USSR)
Years of production: 1934—1936
Engine: 6 cylinders; 5555 cm³
Power: 73 HP
Max speed: 60 km/h
Weight: 4,200 kg
