Country Coach introduces the all-new Rhapsody 900 Motorcoach
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Contact: Matt Howard, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales Administration
Telephone: 800-654-0223, or 541-953-5754; Email: mhoward@countrycoach.com
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Country Coach introduces the all-new Rhapsody 900 Motorcoach
January 10, 2007, Junction City, Oregon—Country Coach, Inc. (CCI), a highline diesel motorcoach builder celebrating its 34th year of luxury motorcoach manufacturing excellence, has proudly announced the release of the all-new Rhapsody 900. The Rhapsody 900 joins an unparalleled line of motorcoaches, including the Tribute 260, Inspire 360, Allure 400 Series, Intrigue 530, Magna 630, Affinity 700 Custom and Country Coach Prevost Conversion. As the latest addition to this sophisticated line of motorcoaches, the Rhapsody 900 boasts a uniquely unprecedented list of highly luxurious features and amenities. The Rhapsody 900 by Country Coach is the result of the devoted and passionate efforts of Country Coach and Caterpillar engineers who worked closely for over a year to develop the proper power train for the Rhapsody motorcoach. With 625HP and 2050 lb/ft torque, the 15.2L CAT C15 engine teams with the newly-minted CAT CX Series transmission for optimal results. This torque curve is achieved with six speeds in a smooth and easy driving world transmission, allowing the driver to push “D” for Drive, step on the gas, and never think about shifting again.
The DynoMax steel chassis on this 45’ motorcoach boasts slide rooms measuring lengths of 15’-plus, 13’-plus, and two at 11’-plus, each featuring aluminum internal construction, near-zero tolerance flush fit design and aircraft-type inflatable seals. With a 54,000 pound GVWR, including an amazing 20,000-pound front axle, and a 20,000-pound towing capacity the chassis offers a solid foundation, unprecedented handling, and enviable maneuverability. In the front of the coach is the new Liquid Spring independent front suspension with smooth, responsive handling and independent travel of each wheel, offers 20,000 pounds carrying capacity. In the rear just in front of solid Ridewell drive axle suspension is a tag axle never seen before in a luxury motorcoach. Imported from the Netherlands, this steerable tag is designed for the tight corners and small parking areas on the European roadways. Using forced-steer drive-by-wire technology, a finger’s move of the driver turns the axle with none of the pushback of other systems. The Weweler steerable tag in tandem with the Liquid Spring IFS gives this 45-foot motorcoach an astounding 36’5” turning radius.
The all-new Rhapsody 900 touts beautifully textured exterior full bus paint, and entry door with air-over-center function which moves directly out from the opening, then swings gently to the left for entry. With wide, turning entryway stairs and a completely customized residential suite, the living area of the Rhapsody is an experience in and of itself. By means of a sculpted galley, the floorplan transitions past a half bath and into the bedroom where an angled bed accentuates room space and livability. Beyond the bed and walk-in storage area is the rear full bath where the ceiling steps up as you do for maximum spacious living and one-of-a-kind luxury. The Rhapsody must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
In 2007, less than 20 Rhapsody motorcoaches will be built. Each is handcrafted by the same Conversion division that produces Country Coach’s renowned Prevost Bus Conversions. Extreme power and performance, the ultimate in sophistication and state-of-the-art intelligence make the Rhapsody 900 by Country Coach a uniquely luxurious and highly touted addition to the World’s Finest Motorcoaches.
Country Coach currently employs over 1,700 men and women manufacturing highline motorcoaches in lengths ranging from 34 to 45 feet. These 102-inch wide-body diesel pusher engine luxury coaches include the Tribute 260, Inspire 360, Allure 400 Series, Intrigue 530, Magna 630, Affinity 700 Custom, Rhapsody 900 and Country Coach Prevost Conversion. For more information on the company and its motorcoaches, please contact Matt Howard, Senior Director, Marketing and Sales Administration at 800-654-0223, or 541-953-5754 (mobile). You may learn more about Country Coach, Inc. on-line at www.countrycoach.com. Country Coach, Inc. and its sister company National RV are subsidiaries of National R.V. Holdings, Inc., traded on the NYSE Arca exchange ("NYSE Arca") under the symbol “NVH”.
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