Optare Tempo

Optare Tempo
Transdev Yellow Buses Optare Tempo in
Christchurch in May 2009
Overview
ManufacturerOptare
Production2005–2013 (Tempo)
2012–2017 (Tempo SR)
Body and chassis
Doors1, 2 or 3
Floor typeLow floor
ChassisIntegral
Powertrain
EngineMercedes-Benz OM906LA
MAN D0836
Allison EP40/Cummins ISBe hybrid
Cummins ISL (Oceania)
Capacity26–47 seated
Power output241bhp, 275bhp, 280bhp or 282bhp
TransmissionAllison
ZF
Dimensions
Length10.6, 11.3, 12.0, 12.2, 12.6 & 12.7 metres
Width2.50 metres
Height3.03 metres
Curb weight9,720 kg (21,430 lb) (unladen)
Chronology
PredecessorOptare Excel
SuccessorSwitch E1
Optare MetroCity

The Optare Tempo is a single-decker body of a bus. It has a low-floor. It has been 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 October 2004 to 2013

It was made in different lengths, the lengths are: 10.6 metres,[1] 11.3 metres,[1] 12.0 metres[1] and 12.6 metres.[1]

Operators

In 2005, Trentbarton ordered six Tempos.[2]

In 2007, a hybrid model was made for London operators.[3][4][5]

Arriva UK Bus, First Cymru, RATP Group, Stagecoach Group, Transdev, Veolia Transport and Wellglade Group ordered some Tempos.

Tempo SR

Tempo SR Demonstrator

The second generation Optare Tempo was made from October 2011[6] to 2017

It was made in different lengths, the lengths are: 10.7 metres,[7] 11.5 metres[7] and 12.2 metres.[7]

Operators

In 2012, Trentbarton ordered thirteen Tempo SRs.[8]

In 2017, Manchester Airport ordered four Tempo SRs for use on airport car park shuttle bus services.

Transport for London operators East London, London United and Metroline[9] ordered Tempo SRs.

In Australia, Carbridge and Park Ridge Transit ordered Tempo SRs.[10][11][12]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Tempo". Optare. Archived from the original on 27 March 2006.
  2. ↑ "Optare's Tempo underlines strength of integrals and wins first order". October 2004. Archived from the original on 27 March 2006.
  3. ↑ "Hybrid Tempo confirmed for 2007". Bus & Coach Professional (archived). Internet Archive/Plum Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  4. ↑ "UK Bus Maker Selects GM Allison Hybrid System". Green Car Congress. BioAge Group LLC. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  5. ↑ "Optare Shows Hybrid and Electric Buses". Green Car Congress. BioAge Group LLC. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  6. ↑ Optare's new Tempo SR sets the standard for style, weight and fuel efficiency Optare 5 October 2011
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Tempo SR". Optare. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013.
  8. ↑ "Optare at Coach & Bus Live 2011 - new Tempo SR model strengthens range and adds to choice". Optare.com. Optare. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  9. ↑ Optare Tempo Bus Lists on the Web
  10. ↑ Three-door Optare Tempo Australasian Bus & Coach 11 September 2014
  11. ↑ Carbridge Australian Bus Fleet Lists
  12. ↑ Park Ridge Transit Australian Bus Fleet Lists

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