Optare Versa
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Stagecoach North West Optare Versa interior
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 or 2 |
| Floor type |
Low floor (inside UK) Low entry (outside UK) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Cummins ISBe MAN Mercedes-Benz OM904 |
| Capacity | 36-57 seated |
| Transmission | Allison 2100 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.40 to 12.10 metres |
| Width | 2.51 metres |
| Height | 2.84 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | East Lancs Myllennium |
The Optare Versa is a low-floor midibus manufactured by Optare at its Sherburn-in-Elmet factory. As at March 2016, over 750 had been produced.
The Optare Versa was designed the midibus to fill a gap in its bus product range between the larger Tempo full-size single-decker bus and the smaller Solo minibus. Some operators of the longest of Optare's minibus-derived Solo models commented that the 7.0m wheelbase was too long, reducing manoeuvrability, which resulted from the Solo's front axle being ahead of the passenger entrance. It was officially launched at the Euro Bus Expo 2006 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham in November 2006, with the first order of 25 buses being placed by Stagecoach.
The Versa, with its entrance ahead of the front axle, considerably reduces the wheelbase, to either 5.13m or 5.82m (depending upon whether the overall length is 10.3m or 11m respectively). It is designed to seat between 36 and 40 passengers. The Versa has a typical Optare design, with a swooping roof line, large glazed area and swept-back front which takes many of its styling cues from the Solo, but with a more modern, updated appearance.
In 2010, a hybrid electric version was introduced with the first ordered by Travel de Courcey.Transport for Greater Manchester ordered 68, 20 of them were introduced on the First Greater Manchester operated Metroshuttle routes in November 2010, while others were operated by Maytree Travel.
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