Solaris Vacanza
| Solaris Vacanza 12 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Solaris Bus & Coach |
| Production | 2002 - present |
| Assembly | Bolechowo, Poland |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Coach |
| Doors | 2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | DAF XE 315C Euro 3 DAF MX 300 Euro 4 |
| Capacity | 49 + 2 (in the 3-star version) 44 + 2 (in the 4-star version) |
| Power output | 315 kW (428 HP) 300 kW (408 HP) |
| Transmission | ZF 8S180 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12000 mm |
| Width | 2550 mm |
| Height | 3830 mm |
| Curb weight | 18000 kg |
Solaris Vacanza 12 is a tourist coach from the Solaris Vacanza series, produced since 2002 by Solaris Bus & Coach. The coach belongs to the most comfortable on the market.[1]
History
The Solaris Vacanza 12 debuted at the Busworld Kortrijk Trade Fair in Belgium in October 2001, and at the Polish premiere during the Fair Tour Salon in Poznań (2001). Technical research prototypes were carried out on the DAF track in the Netherlands, the Wabco track and at the Tatra track in Bednary. It entered series production in spring 2002.
The bus uses the DAF XE 315C engine (Euro 3) and ZF 8S180. Since 2006, the coach uses the DAF MX 300 engine which meets the standard of the Euro 4. The body is made of stainless steel and laminate panels which are reinforced with fibreglass.
Solaris Vacanza are upgraded every 2–3 years. Now, since 2004, the company produces its second generation. Its introduction was associated with the addition to the Solaris Vacanza series with the model in 13 metres in length (Solaris Vacanza 13).[2] The brand symbol of the series of the bus is a kangaroo.[3]
On the basis of first-generation Solaris Vacanza in 2002 there was built a bloodmobile (known as a Vampirebus) for the Regional Blood Centre in Katowice. A coach from the second generation of this model in 2004 was built for the Regional Blood Centre in Bydgoszcz, and in 2007 for RCKiK in Poznań.[4] The coach is equipped with a small doctor's office with workplace for the doctor, laboratory, a part to register the donors and 4 or 5 positions for the collection of blood and a small kitchenette. To ensure a steady supply of electricity there has been an additional generator installed for the electricity supply.[5]
References
- ^ "Bloodmobile". Solaris. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Branding Symbols". Solaris Club. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Specification". Solaris Club. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Database". Phototrans. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ "Solaris". Mistral. Retrieved 9 December 2014.