Optare StarRider

Motor vehicle
Optare StarRider
Central Travel StarRider in 2008
Overview
ManufacturerOptare
Production1987 - 1994
AssemblyCross Gates
Body and chassis
Doors1
Floor typeStep entrance
ChassisMercedes-Benz 811D
Dimensions
Length7.0–8.0 metres
Width2.35 metres
Height2.9 metres
Chronology
SuccessorOptare 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

  1. ^ StarRider's touchdown Commercial Motor 6 August 1987
  2. ^ Jenkison, Keith (2020). The History of Optare. Stroud: Amberley Publishing. ISBN 978-1445696942.

External links

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