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 suburban or intercity public transportation bus. A total of four units were built.[1]

Solaris Valletta
Overview
ManufacturerSolaris Bus & Coach
Production2002-2003
2007
AssemblyBolechowo, Poland
Body and chassis
ClassSingle-deck city-bus
Doors2
Floor typeLow entry
Powertrain
Engine1) Cummins ISBe4 300
2) DAF PF 183C
3) Iveco NEF F4AE0681B
Capacity45
Power output1) 221 kW (300 KM)
2) 183 kW (250 KM)
3) 176 kW (240 KM)
TransmissionVoith D851.3 (automatic)
ZF Ecolite (manual)
Dimensions
Length10.99 m
Width2.55 m
Height2.95 m

History

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Solaris Valletta bus in Malta.

The first version of the low-entry Solaris Valletta bus model was produced in late 2002 and early 2003 for ATP (Assocjazzjoni Transport Pubbliku) in Ħamrun and to be used in the capital city of Malta.[2] The company only built 3 units, and all were adapted for right-hand drive (RHD) in Malta.[3] They use Iveco NEF F4AE0681B engines which qualify for Euro III with a cylinder capacity of 5.9 dm3 and a maximum power of 176 kW (240 hp), as an option, 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, and 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

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  1. ^ "Solaris Valletta 11". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Assocjazzjoni Trasport Pubbliku". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  3. ^ "ATP". Allacronyms. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  4. ^ "Symbol". Solaris Club. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
  5. ^ "Specifications". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.