Leyland Royal Tiger

Leyland Royal Tiger
Preserved Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen in July 2008
Overview
Manufacturer	Leyland
Production	1982-88
Body and chassis
Doors	1
Floor type	Step entrance
Powertrain
Engine	Leyland TL11 Cummins L10

The Leyland Royal Tiger was a rear-engined coach chassis manufactured by Leyland between 1982 and 1988. It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as DAF, Scania and Volvo, but was not particularly successful, with only between 160 and 170 built.

The majority (around 60%) were sold as complete integral vehicles, in which case they were named Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's Charles H Roe subsidiary in Leeds. Production later moved to Workington. The remainder of the underframes were given Plaxton Paramount or Van Hool bodywork.

The Royal Tiger was fitted with Leyland's TL11 engine or in some cases the Cummins L10. Following the takeover of Leyland by Volvo, the Royal Tiger ceased production in 1988.