Pegaso Z-403

The Pegaso Z-403 Monocasco was a two level coach with a single chassisless monocoque structure, designed in 1949 and built by Enasa at the Pegaso plant in Barcelona between 1951 and 1957. A 125 horsepower diesel engine sat amidships under the raised half deck, which gave good weight distribution and left the mechanical units below the floor, away from the passengers. The split level layout gave passengers a better view and room for luggage in a body about ten metres long that carried thirty to forty five seated people. It was regarded as an auto-pullman for its comfort, with a radio, a bar and a small bookcase in the standard version, and had independent front suspension with torsion bars. A petrol version never passed the prototype stage because of its fuel consumption. Around fifty were sold, mainly to Iberia, Aviaco and the tour operator Atesa.