Optare Tempo
| Optare Tempo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 |
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.
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