Midland “Red”
BMMO and MROC
Midland “Red” Motor Services (BMMO & MROC) BMMO C5, CM5, CM5T, CS5, C5A - Specification

Midland “Red” Motor Services (BMMO & MROC)
BMMO C5, CM5, CM5T, CS5, C5A — Specification

  C5   CM5   CM5T
Chassis:  BMMO C5   BMMO CM5   BMMO CM5T
Bodywork:  C37F Carlyle   C37F Carlyle   C34Ft Carlyle
 
Engine:  BMMO KL 8.028-litre   BMMO KL 8.028-litre with CAV Turbocharger.
Power Output:  98 bhp @ 1750 rpm   138 bhp @ 1800 rpm
Gearbox:  4-speed constant mesh (crash box) built by David Brown to BMMO design.
Later upgraded to 5-speed.
  5-speed overdrive constant mesh (crash box) built by David Brown to BMMO design.
Final Drive:  4.78:1   4.44:1
Tyre Size:  9.00 x 20   10.00 x 20
 
Brakes:  Disc brakes on front and rear wheels, Servo assistance from Constant flow Servo pump, Transmission hanbrake.
Suspension:  Rubber suspension: Front Metalistic interleaf rubber mountings (independent - no axle) with telescopic shock absorbers. Rear Metalastic Toggle Link (4 units) on rear axle also with telescopic dampers.
Length:  29′ 9 5/8″
Width:  8′ 0″
Livery:  BMMO Coach livery of red body with black roof from new.
Later repainted to maroon roof, or overall red.