Frota Azul (Algarve) 268 – Caetano Enigma


Coach operated by Frota Azul (Algarve) seen at Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, in May 2012. This coach with fleet number 268 is a second-generation Caetano Enigma registered in 2001. It has an overall length of 39.4 ft and can accommodate 51 passengers (51+1+1). It uses the Scania K124IB 4x2 chassis. Based in Portimão, Frota Azul (Algarve) operates regular services, regular specialized services, and occasional services. Here, we see this Caetano Enigma in an occasional service.

An interesting detail on this picture, the crosswalk harmoniously integrated into the cobbled pavement. ●

Autocarro operado pela Frota Azul (Algarve) visto na Praça D. Pedro IV, Lisboa, em Maio de 2012. Este autocarro com o número de frota 268 é um Caetano Enigma de segunda geração registado em 2001. Tem um comprimento total de 12 m e pode acomodar 51 passageiros (51+1+1). Utiliza o chassis Scania K124IB 4x2. Baseada em Portimão, a Frota Azul (Algarve) opera serviços regulares, serviços regulares especializados, e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Caetano Enigma num serviço ocasional.

Um detalhe interessante nesta imagem, a passagem para peões harmoniosamente integrada no pavimento empedrado. ●


1 kW → 1,3596216173039 hp (metric)
1 kW → 1,34102208959503 hp


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● References

CaetanoBus | Enigma | web page not available anymore
Almadesign | Enigma | web page not available anymore


● Check a first generation Caetano Enigma, here.

● Check a third generation Caetano Enigma, here.

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