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We know that to stay ahead of the game takes vision and an ability to
identify fresh opportunities in the market place where we can fill a niche,
meet a requirement and satisfy the specific needs of operators and
passengers.
It’s a uniquely proactive approach and it’s led to us creating the most
exciting new departure in midi-bus styling, economy and flexibility for
years – the Optare Versa.
Until now operators have had to compromise. If you wanted a longer bus
with a heavyweight construction and optimum seating capacity, you
invariably had to sacrifice fuel-efficiency and manoeuvrability.
Versa changes all that. Available in 9.7, 10.4 and 11.1m lengths, it’s a
vehicle that gives you the best of both worlds, offering space for up to 40
seats whilst still remaining incredibly agile on the tightest roads.
You’ll notice exceptionally low noise levels inside the vehicle too – and
Versa is equipped with Optare’s Smoothride suspension system, created
specifically to provide passengers with exceptional new standards of
travel comfort.
In short, if you’re looking for a mid-range bus with real flexibility, economy
and style, there’s now so much more room for manoeuvre with Versa.
Spacious yet uncompromisingly swift, Versa is a bus that truly breaks the
mould.
The wheels are positioned conventionally with a practical wheelbase so you
can negotiate tighter turning circles comfortably. What’s more, it’s as light as it
is speedy, with a low unladen weight ensuring class leading fuel economy.
There’s also a choice of SCR and EGR Euro 5 engines from Mercedes-Benz,
and Cummins. Moreover, whichever engine you choose, you can call on
power that’s managed through Allison 2100 series automatic transmissions
with ‘Generation 4’ controls.
We can also offer zero emission full electric, hybrid, bio-methane dual fuel,
pure plant oil or used cooking oil drivelines – all designed to fit within the
same space envelope as the standard diesel powerpacks.
get the hard facts on easy maintenance
Taking manoeuvrability and economy to exciting new levels, the Optare Versa
is a bus that’s designed to put you on the road in style – and keep you there.
Its cradle mounted power pack utilises no loss couplings and can be
removed, repaired and quickly replaced if major overhaul becomes
necessary, so that the vehicle can be put back into revenue service fast. This
technology makes it easy to install alternative power systems too, ensuring
the Versa is a great investment for the future.
Whatever challenging environments you operate in, you can rely on the
Optare Versa. It takes passenger transport in a whole new direction.
Future proof technology
There’s also the ability to use an optional telematics transmitter to transfer data in real
time back to the depot or traffic office via existing telecom network systems so you can
instantly see where your vehicle is, diagnose faults, monitor driver performance and
much, much more.
To future-proof your operations and maximise fuel economy, fleet efficiency and
passenger comfort, we use integrated technologies - feature packed electronic
systems that are designed into the vehicle at the point of manufacture. These systems
work hand-in-hand with the existing multiplex electronics controlling our vehicles, and
as a result provide you with increased reliability, higher performance and greater
functionality than bolt-on systems.
We also recognise that with rapidly developing low-carbon technologies, bus operators
need vehicles that can be updated to stay ahead.
Our unique demountable power pack means our entire product range is future proof
and can be easily upgraded over the life of the bus, whether with more efficient diesel
technology, alternative fuel options, or hybrid or zero emission full electric drivelines.
Optare Product Support gives you easy access to total peace of mind
Type Mercedes-Benz OM904LA, Euro 5, four-cylinder turbo Front Albion, 2 bag air suspension with leading taper leaf
diesel with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) through springs and Panhard rod. 54 degree backlock.
use of re-agent. Rear Albion 8.20 single reduction hypoid, 4.09:1 ratio.
Max Power 115kW/154bhp @ 2200rpm. 4 bag air suspension on parallel linkage anti-roll bar.
Max Torque 610Nm @ 1200 rpm. Max Speed 59mph maximum geared speed.
Type Cummins ISBe Euro 5, six-cylinder turbo diesel with Type ZF 8090 steering gear with integral power assistance.
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) through use Steering column adjustable for rake and reach.
of re-agent.
Max Torque 750Nm @ 1500rpm. Wheels 19.5 x 6.75 x 133mm offset wheels - eight stud.
Rear, right hand side mounted radiator and intercooler with separate Service Wabco PAN17 dual circuit air disc brakes with non-
coolant header tank. Hydraulically driven, thermostatically controlled asbestos linings and Anti-lock Braking System.
cooling fan. Parking brake Air released, spring actuated acting on rear wheels.
TRANSMISSION
Allison 2100 series, five speed fully automatic featuring full CAN electronic FUEL TANK
interface with engine, integral oil filtration system and lockup torque converter Nominal 200 litre side fill tank located beneath driver’s seat, with anti-spill device.
in gears 3, 4 & 5 for improved fuel economy. Nominal 20 litre (Optional 40 litre) rear fill re-agent tank (SCR engines only).
Electro-magnetic retarder automatically actuated through brake pedal Type Centralised, fully multiplexed electrical system for quick,
providing minimal maintenance, smoother retardation, lower power easy fault finding through diagnostics facility.
consumption and greater reliability. Features Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), Voltage 24 volt.
based on solid state controls. CAN Bus interface with multiplexed control, Batteries 2 x 12 volt 135 amp hour, maintenance free.
continuous electronic and temperature monitoring and lap top based Alternator 28V x 100 amp output.
diagnostic facility.
STRUCTURE
SERVICEABILITY All welded heavy-duty box section integral construction using a combination
Engine, gearbox, cooling, induction and exhaust system fitted to demountable of stainless and high-grade carbon steel to effect a long life.
frame. Services fitted with “no-loss” couplings for rapid removal. Anti-rust protection system applied to exposed structural components.
EXTERIOR
A combination of GFRP and aluminium exterior panels for low cost repair or
replacement.
Side panels locked into waist-rail section and retained by screw fasteners for
ease of replacement.
Tinted, curved single glazed saloon side windows bonded to vehicle frame.
* Capacities are subject to overall vehicle weight, which may be affected by optional equipment specified.
** Rear overhang increases by 250mm approx when Cummins engine, EV or hybrid drive is specified
This document reflects the standard base models only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
Optare Group Ltd reserve the right to alter this specification without notice.
An Company
Moquette trimmed individual passenger seats with tubular steel frames and Blown, recirculating warm air heating system from front and rear for
Wheelchair bay incorporating backrest and gangway stanchion. Two speed high-powered windscreen demister with driver’s compartment
Fully adjustable driver’s seat. Hopper windows for passenger area ventilation. Quantity varies according
Heavy duty, sealed, slip-resistant floor covering system and flush fitting step to length of vehicle.
35mm diameter smooth tube anti-slip handrails with colour co-ordinated finish. SYSTEMS
Easy clean vacuum formed ABS profiles at windows and cove panels with Fully multiplexed electrical system for rapid fault diagnosis.
perforated, noise reducing centre roof panel. Electrically powered horizontal parking windscreen wipers with 2 speeds,
plus intermittent.
EQUIPMENT Modular LED interior saloon lighting running continuously from front to rear on
Palm operated, contrasting bell pushes together with “stopping” sign. both sides for even light distribution. Each side separately switched providing
Flush fitting, twin leaf glider entrance door with full-length bonded glazing, dual level facility.
Moulded driver’s compartment for durability and ease of cleaning. INSTRUMENT PANEL
LED destination and route number equipment fitted to front, side and rear. EcoDriveTM low maintenance, easy clean driver’s instrument panel with
Modular rear LED lamps. TFT screen providing direct feedback to the driver; monitoring acceleration,
Twin halogen, high intensity front driving lamps. deceleration, cornering, fuel ecomomy and driver’s skill score.
LED side marker lamps. Gauges: Speedometer, economy dial, front and rear air pressure. TFT Display
Reversing horn with night-time override facility. shows fuel level, engine coolant temperature, re-agent (SCR engines only).
Optional EcoDrive telematic transmitter providing the ability to transfer vehicle Easy clean, soft touch, tactile switch membrane for vehicle systems.
system data in real time back to the depot or traffic office. Audible warnings for low air pressure, low coolant level, low oil pressure,
* Capacities are subject to overall vehicle weight, which may be affected by optional equipment specified.
** Rear overhang increases by 250mm approx when Cummins engine, EV or hybrid drive is specified
This document reflects the standard base models only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
Optare Group Ltd reserve the right to alter this specification without notice.
Optare Bus Sales, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT
T: +44 (0) 8434 873200 F: +44 (0) 8434 873201 E: bussales@optare.com W: www.optare.com
Optare Group Ltd. Registered Office: As above. Registered in England. No.1818255. - An Ashok Leyland Company
Versa - hybrid technical specifications An Company
Type Mercedes-Benz OM904LA, Euro 5, four-cylinder Front Albion F48, 2 bag air suspension with leading taper
turbo diesel with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) leaf springs and Panhard rod.
through use of re-agent. Rear Albion 8.22 single reduction hypoid, 4.889:1 ratio.
Max Power 130kW/154bhp @ 2200rpm. 4 bag air suspension on parallel linkage anti-roll bar.
Max Torque 675Nm @ 1200-1600 rpm. Max Speed 59mph maximum geared speed.
GENERATOR STEERING
Siemens generator driven through a step up gear to give 118kW at a speed Type ZF 8090 steering gear with integral power assistance.
Siemens twin motors with 134kW max rated power @ 320Nm torque, Wheels 19.5 x 6.75 x 133mm offset wheels - eight stud.
Service Wabco PAN17 dual circuit air disc brakes with non-
Three roof mounted Siemens inverters, providing power for drive motors and Parking brake Air released, spring actuated acting on rear wheels.
DICO Siemens gateway unit - interface between vehicle SAE-CAN and Siemens Nominal 200 litre side fill tank located beneath driver’s seat, with anti-spill device.
DCAN system. Nominal 20 litre (Optional 40 litre) rear fill re-agent tank.
Roof mounted Siemens reactor box monted adjacent to inverters to control Type Centralised, fully multiplexed electrical system for quick,
charge rate to brake resistor and ultracapacitors. easy fault finding through diagnostics facility.
Voltage 24 volt.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COOLING Batteries 2 x 12 volt 135 amp hour, maintenance free.
Siemens equipment invertors, generator and drive motors are temperature Alternator 28V x 100 amp output.
BRAKE RESISTOR of stainless and high-grade carbon steel to effect a long life.
SEICO brake resistor monted on engine sub frame and connected to diesel Anti-rust protection system applied to exposed structural components.
engine cooling system. Continuous rated power 60kW. Max power 70kW.
EXTERIOR
ENERGY STORAGE Modular design front and rear GRP panels for low cost replacement.
Roof mounted maintenance free Bluways ultracapacitors - 700v 0.5kWh. Side panels locked into waist-rail section and retained by screw fasteners for
ease of replacement.
SERVICEABILITY One piece gasket glazed windscreen with bonded quarter windows.
Engine, motors, summation gearbox, cooling and induction system fitted to Driver’s signalling window with sliding section.
demountable frame. Services fitted with “no-loss” couplings for rapid removal. Tinted, curved single glazed saloon side windows bonded to vehicle frame.
An Company
Moquette trimmed individual passenger seats with tubular steel frames and Blown, recirculating warm air heating system from front and rear for
Wheelchair bay incorporating backrest and gangway stanchion. Two speed high-powered windscreen demister with driver’s compartment
Fully adjustable air suspension driver’s seat. Hopper windows for passenger area ventilation. Quantity varies according
Heavy duty, sealed, slip-resistant floor covering system and flush fitting step to length of vehicle.
35mm diameter smooth tube anti-slip handrails with colour co-ordinated finish. SYSTEMS
Easy clean vacuum formed ABS profiles at windows and cove panels with Fully multiplexed electrical system for rapid fault diagnosis.
perforated, noise reducing centre roof panel. Electrically powered horizontal parking windscreen wipers with 2 speeds,
plus intermittent.
EQUIPMENT Modular LED interior saloon lighting running continuously from front to rear on
Palm operated, contrasting bell pushes together with “stopping” sign. both sides for even light distribution. Each side separately switched providing
Flush fitting, twin leaf glider entrance door with full-length bonded glazing, dual level facility.
Moulded driver’s compartment for durability and ease of cleaning. INSTRUMENT PANEL
LED destination and route number equipment fitted to front, side and rear. EcoDriveTM low maintenance, easy clean driver’s instrument panel with
Compact modular LED rear lamps. TFT screen providing direct feedback to the driver; monitoring acceleration,
Twin halogen, high intensity front driving lamps. deceleration, cornering, fuel ecomomy and driver’s skill score.
LED side marker lamps. Gauges: Speedometer, economy dial, front and rear air pressure. TFT Display
Reversing horn with night-time override facility. shows fuel level, engine coolant temperature, re-agent (SCR engines only).
Optional EcoDrive telematic transmitter providing the ability to transfer vehicle Easy clean, soft touch, tactile switch membrane for vehicle systems.
system data in real time back to the depot or traffic office. Audible warnings for low air pressure, low coolant level, low oil pressure,
* Capacities are subject to overall vehicle weight, which may be affected by optional equipment specified.
This document reflects the standard base models only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
Optare PLC reserve the right to alter this specification without notice.
Optare Bus Sales, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT
T: +44 (0) 8434 873200 F: +44 (0) 8434 873201 E: bussales@optare.com W: www.optare.com
Optare Group Ltd. Registered Office: As above. Registered in England. No.1818255. - An Ashok Leyland Company
Versa EV - technical specifications An Company
Type Magtec P144 “Zero emission” electric. Service Wabco PAN17 dual circuit air disc brakes with non-
Max Power 150kW @ 2650rpm asbestos linings and Anti-lock Braking System.
Max Torque 2380Nm @ 2650rpm Parking brake Air released, spring actuated acting on rear wheels.
Type Two packs assembled in series, consisting of 26 batteries BODY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
per pack. Type Centralised, fully multiplexed electrical system for quick,
Batteries 52, lithium iron magnesium phoshate type. 12.8v/ easy fault finding through diagnostics facility.
electronic monitoring of key parameters. Batteries 2 x 12 volt 135 amp hour, maintenance free.
Voltage 333 volts DC nominal x 2 (in parallel). DC-DC Supply 28V x 200 amp output.
Charging 2 x 7.5kW integrated on-board charger connects to All welded heavy-duty box section integral construction using a combination
standard commercial three phase supply. Optional 50kW of stainless and high-grade carbon steel to effect a long life.
charger). EXTERIOR
Modular design front and rear GRP panels for low cost replacement.
DRIVE SYSTEM COOLING Side panels locked into waist-rail section and retained by screw fasteners for
Horizontally mounted radiator incorporating an electronically driven cooling fan, ease of replacement.
mounted within the engine bay. One piece gasket glazed windscreen with bonded quarter windows.
demountable frame. Services fitted with “no-loss” couplings for rapid removal. INTERIOR
Moquette trimmed individual passenger seats with tubular steel frames and
Front Dana NDS 41, 2 bag air suspension with leading taper Wheelchair bay incorporating backrest and gangway stanchion.
leaf springs and Panhard rod. 54 degree backlock. Manual fold out wheelchair ramp.
Rear Albion 7.20 single reduction hypoid, 4.10:1 ratio. Fully adjustable driver’s air suspension seat.
4 bag air suspension on parallel linkage anti-roll bar. Heavy duty, sealed, slip-resistant floor covering system and flush fitting step
Max Speed Up to 59mph nosings with yellow inserts, colour contrasting with floor covering.
Optional speed limitation for increased operational range. 35mm diameter smooth tube, anti-slip handrails with colour co-ordinated finish.
Vacuum formed ABS profiles at windows and cove panels with centre roof
EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS
Palm operated, contrasting bell pushes together with “stopping” sign. Fully multiplexed electrical system for rapid fault diagnosis.
Flush fitting, glider entrance door with full-length glazing, electro-pneumatic Electrically powered horizontal parking windscreen wipers with 2 speeds,
Moulded driver’s compartment for durability and ease of cleaning. Modular LED interior saloon lighting running continuously from front to rear on
LED destination and route number equipment fitted to front, side and rear. both sides for even light distribution. Each side separately switched providing
Reversing horn with night-time override facility. EcoDriveTM low maintenance, easy clean driver’s instrument panel with
Optional EcoDrive telematic transmitter providing the ability to transfer vehicle TFT screen providing direct feedback to the driver; monitoring acceleration,
system data in real time back to the depot or traffic office. deceleration, cornering, fuel ecomomy and driver’s skill score.
Gauges: Speedometer, economy dial, front and rear air pressure. TFT Display
Fuel fired (diesel), low emission combustion heater with thermostatically Easy clean, soft touch, tactile switch membrane for vehicle systems.
controlled blown, recirculating warm air heating system for passenger comfort. Audible warnings for low air pressure, DC-DC converter failure.
Two speed high-powered windscreen demister with driver’s compartment emergency door open.
heating facility.
to length of vehicle.
* Capacities are subject to overall vehicle weight, which may be affected by optional equipment specified.
This document reflects the standard base models only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
Optare PLC reserve the right to alter this specification without notice.
Optare Bus Sales, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT
T: +44 (0) 8434 873200 F: +44 (0) 8434 873201 E: bussales@optare.com W: www.optare.com
Optare Group Ltd. Registered Office: As above. Registered in England. No.1818255. - An Ashok Leyland Company
Versa - typical general arrangements
An Company
9447
Overall length
9.5m
10147
Overall length
10.1m
10837
Overall length
10.8m
11535
Overall length
11.5m
2506
Overall width
The combination of additional equipment could affect certain aspects of this text. All weights and measurements are approximate. Optare Group Limited
reserve the right to alter this specification without notice. This document reflects the standard base model only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations
and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
** Rear overhang increases by 250mm approx when Cummins engine, EV or hybrid drive is specified
Versa - typical seat plans
An Company
Luggage P
P
9.5m Wheelchair space
typical
seating P
capacity - 32 P
Luggage P
P
10.1m Wheelchair space
typical
seating P
capacity - 36 P
Luggage P
P
10.8m Wheelchair space
typical
seating P
capacity - 40 P
Luggage P
11.5m P
Wheelchair space
typical
seating
capacity - 44 P
P
The combination of additional equipment could affect certain aspects of this text. All weights and measurements are approximate. Optare Group Limited
reserve the right to alter this specification without notice. This document reflects the standard base model only. A wide range of alternative seating configurations
and optional equipment can be accommodated. Please contact us for further information.
** Rear overhang increases by 250mm approx when Cummins engine, EV or hybrid drive is specified
Optare Bus Sales, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT
T: +44 (0) 8434 873200 F: +44 (0) 8434 873201 E: bussales@optare.com W: www.optare.com
Optare Group Ltd. Registered Office: As above. Registered in England. No.1818255. - An Ashok Leyland Company
Optare Bus Sales, Hurricane Way South, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PT
T: +44 (0) 8434 873200 F: +44 (0) 8434 873201 E: bussales@optare.com W: www.optare.com
Optare Group Ltd. Registered Office: As above. Registered in England. No.1818255. - An Ashok Leyland Company