Optare StarRider
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| Optare StarRider | |
|---|---|
| File:StarRider 1.jpg Central Travel StarRider in 2008 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 1987 - 1994 |
| Assembly | Cross Gates |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | Mercedes-Benz 811D |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 7.0–8.0 metres |
| Width | 2.35 metres |
| Height | 2.9 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Optare MetroRider |
The Optare StarRider was a minibus and minicoach body manufactured by Optare between 1987 and 1994. It was fitted to the Mercedes-Benz 811D chassis, with its body made from a steel frame with aluminium alloy and GPR exterior panels.
It was launched in August 1987.[1] A total of 240 were built, with Badgerline, London Regional Transport and Yorkshire Traction major customers. It was succeeded by the Optare MetroRider in 1994.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ StarRider's touchdown Commercial Motor 6 August 1987
- ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
External links
[edit | edit source]Error creating thumbnail: File missing Media related to Lua error in Module:Commons_link at line 62: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). at Wikimedia Commons
