Optare Solo
Low floor minibus, built since 1998
The Optare Solo is a low-floor single decker bus made by Optare in 1998. There are 2 generations and it has different lengths.
Optare Solo & Optare Solo SR | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Optare |
Production | 1998–2012 (Solo) 2007–present (Solo SR) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Minibus Midibus |
Body style | Single-decker bus |
Doors | 1 door or 2 doors |
Floor type | Low entry |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Cummins B series/ISB/ISBe MAN Mercedes-Benz |
Capacity | 23–37 seated |
Transmission | Allison Siemens (hybrid electric) Enova Systems (fully electric) Magtec (fully electric) Voith DIWA (SR version only) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 7.10–10.20 m (23 ft 4 in – 33 ft 6 in) |
Width | 2.33–2.5 m (7 ft 8 in – 8 ft 2 in) |
Height | 2.73 m (8 ft 11 in) |
Optare Solo (1998–2012) change
The Optare Solo is a low-floor single decker bus made by Optare. It was launched in 1998 and it has different widths and lengths. In 2007 the Solo was replaced by the Solo SR
Slimline change
A narrow version called the "Slimline" was launched in 2004
SE change
A short version called the "SE" was launched in 2006
SE change
An Electric version called the "EV" was launched in 2009
Optare Solo SR (2007–Present) change
The Optare Solo SR is a low-floor single decker bus made by Optare. It was launched in 2007 and it replaced the first generation Optare Solo
Hybrid change
A diesel-electric hybrid Solo was also launched.
Gallery change
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First generation Solo Original (M780)
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First generation Solo Slimline (M780SL)
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First generation Solo SE (M780SE)
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First generation Solo Original (M990)
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Second generation SR (M960)
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Second generation Hybrid
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