Single-deck bus body on Mercedes-Benz O405 chassis
Motor vehicle
Optare Prisma
First Manchester Optare Prisma bodied Mercedes-Benz O405 at Eccles Interchange in December 2007
Overview
Manufacturer
Optare
Production
1995–1998
Assembly
Cross Gates, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Body and chassis
Doors
1
Floor type
Step entrance
Chassis
Mercedes-Benz O405
Powertrain
Capacity
49–54 seated, 23 standing
Dimensions
Length
11.6 metres (38 ft)
Width
2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)
Height
3.1 metres (10 ft)
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