The Optare Vecta was a step-entrance single-deck bus body manufactured by Optare between 1991 and 1997 on the MAN 11.180 and 11.190 chassis.[1]
| Optare Vecta | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Optare |
| Production | 1991 - 1997 |
| Assembly | Cross Gates |
| Body and chassis | |
| Doors | 1 |
| Floor type | Step entrance |
| Chassis | MAN 11.180 MAN 11.190 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 10.2 metres |
| Width | 2.50 metres |
| Height | 3.00 metres |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Optare Excel |
The Vecta was largely similar to the Delta body on the DAF SB220, but had a straight front end with a separately mounted destination display. Most were based on the 11.190 chassis, but there were also two built on the less powerful 11.180. The Vecta was built for medium-length chassis whereas the Sigma was built for full length chassis as the Dennis Lance chassis.[2]
A total of 130 were built, with United Automobile Services purchasing 51, including the first two.[3][4] Trent Buses 15 and while Reading Buses 14.[5]
References edit
- ^ Optare Vecta citybus unveiled Commercial Motor 14 March 1991
- ^ Daughters of Delta Buses issue 690 September 2012 page 40
- ^ Optare Vectas for Teesside Commercial Motor 10 October 1991
- ^ Optare captures £4.5m Vecta order Commercial Motor 1 October 1992
- ^ Jenkison, Keith (2020). The History of Optare. Stroud: Amberley Publishing. ISBN 978-1445696942.
External links edit
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