Solaris Valletta
| Solaris Valletta | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Solaris Bus & Coach |
| Production |
2002-2003 2007 |
| Assembly | Bolechowo, Poland |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Single-deck city-bus |
| Doors | 2 |
| Floor type | Low entry |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
1) Cummins ISBe4 300 2) DAF PF 183C 3) Iveco NEF F4AE0681B |
| Capacity | 45 |
| Power output |
1) 221 kW (300 KM) 2) 183 kW (250 KM) 3) 176 kW (240 KM) |
| Transmission |
Voith D851.3 (automatic) ZF Ecolite (manual) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10990 mm |
| Width | 2550 mm |
| Height | 2950 mm |
Solaris Valletta is a commercial name for the Solaris Urbino 11,001 bus. The bus was produced by the Polish company Solaris Bus & Coach in Bolechowo near Poznań in two versions, as a bus for suburban or interurban public transportation system. A total of four units were built.[1]
History
The first version of the model of the low-entry Solaris Valletta bus was produced in late 2002 and early 2003 for ATP (Assocjazzjoni Trasport Pubbliku) in Ħamrun and to be used in the capital city of Malta.[2] The company had only built 3 units. They were adapted for right-hand drive (RHD) in Malta.[3] They use Iveco NEF F4AE0681B engines which qualify for Euro 3 with a cylinder capacity of 5.9 dm3 and a maximum power of 176 kW (240 hp), as an option was there was the DAF PF 183C engine with a maximum power of 183 kW (250 hp), the transmission was a three-speed Voith Diwa 851.3 automatic gearbox.[4] The engine is mounted at the rear along the axle of the bus, the power is transmitted to the rear axle by ZF A-132. The front suspension uses the ZF RL 85A. The bus is made out of stainless steel.[5]
References
- ↑ "Solaris Valletta 11". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "Assocjazzjoni Trasport Pubbliku". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "ATP". Allacronyms. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "Symbol". Solaris Club. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ↑ "Specifications". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.