Optare Tempo
The Optare Tempo is a single-decker body of a bus. It has a low-floor. It has been made from 2005 to 2017 by Optare.
| Optare Tempo | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2005–2013 (Tempo) 2012–2017 (Tempo SR) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1, 2 or 3 |
| Floor type | Low floor |
| Chassis | Integral |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz OM906LA MAN D0836 Allison EP40/Cummins ISBe hybrid Cummins ISL (Oceania) |
| Capacity | 26–47 seated |
| Power output | 241bhp, 275bhp, 280bhp or 282bhp |
| Transmission | Allison ZF |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.6, 11.3, 12.0, 12.2, 12.6 & 12.7 metres |
| Width | 2.50 metres |
| Height | 3.03 metres |
| Curb weight | 9,720 kg (21,430 lb) (unladen) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Optare Excel |
| Successor | Switch E1 Optare MetroCity |
In 2017, the Optare Tempo was replaced by the Optare MetroCity.
Tempo
The first generation Optare Tempo was made from 2004 to 2013. It had a low-floor.
It was made in different lengths, the lengths were: 10.6 metres,[1] 11.3 metres,[1] 12.0 metres[1] and 12.6 metres.[1]
Tempo SR
The second generation Optare Tempo was made from 2011[2] to 2017. It had a low-floor.
It was made in different lengths, the lengths were: 10.7 metres,[3] 11.5 metres[3] and 12.2 metres.[3]
Exports
In Australia, Carbridge and Park Ridge Transit ordered Tempo SRs.[4][5][6]
Optare Tempo Media
Rear of a Tempo, operated by Transdev Yellow Buses in Bournemouth.
Optare Tempo X1200 side profile
T29 KLN (ex R17 TYB) refurbed interior
Arriva Netherlands Optare Tempo in July 2009
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tempo. Optare.
- ↑ Optare's new Tempo SR sets the standard for style, weight and fuel efficiency Optare 5 October 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tempo SR. Optare.
- ↑ Three-door Optare Tempo Australasian Bus & Coach 11 September 2014
- ↑ Carbridge Australian Bus Fleet Lists
- ↑ Park Ridge Transit Australian Bus Fleet Lists
Other websites
Media related to Optare Tempo at Wikimedia Commons