The Ikarus 250: The Flagship of Socialist Long-Distance Travel

While city-dwellers were accustomed to the crowded "accordion" Ikarus 280 buses, the Ikarus 250 was often viewed as a "luxury" vehicle. It was frequently used for international travel within the socialist bloc, providing a level of prestige that was often reserved for official delegations or state-approved tour groups. Fejezetek Pécs elmúlt száz évének zenetörténetéből

: Most models were powered by a Rába-MAN D 2156 10.35-litre straight-six diesel engine. This engine, built under German licence in Hungary, produced roughly 192 PS (189 hp), allowing the bus to reach top speeds of approximately 106 km/h (66 mph).