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AmphiCoach GTS-1

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AmphiCoach GTS-1
Overview
ManufacturerGS Specialist Vehicles
Also calledWaterbus
Production2006-present
AssemblyMalta
DesignerGeorge Smith
Body and chassis
ClassAmphibious motorcoach
PlatformIrisbus
Powertrain
EngineIveco Tector Common Rail Turbo Diesels Intercooler 2/4 WD
TransmissionAuto and Manual
Dimensions
Length12 meters
Width2.5 meters

The AmphiCoach GTS-1 is an amphibious passenger coach designed by Scotsman George Smith and built in Malta. The prototype was tested at Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta. The prototype was hand-built on the island over a three year period 2004–2007 with a considerable contribution from former Malta Drydocks workers whose skill Smith described as "invaluable". The price of the AmphiCoach GTS-1 is set to around £280,000. To date there is one vehicle in service, in Budapest, Hungary. A second vehicle was delivered to Belfast. The Amphicoach GTS-1 has full E.U. certification

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