Fatimatours – Irizar PB


Coach operated by Fatimatours seen at Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, in April 2019. This coach is an Irizar PB registered in 2007. It has an overall length of 40 ft and can accommodate 54 passengers (54+1+1). This is the 12.7 ft high version, with a larger luggage capacity. It uses the Volvo B12B chassis. Established in 2012 and based in Fátima, Fatimatours operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see this Irizar PB in an occasional service. Note, on the side, below the Irizar PB emblem, the endearing dedication to Wilson.

Presented in 2001, the Irizar PB is a highly successful coach body. Combined with the Scania K124EB chassis, it is distinguished as the European Coach of the Year in 2004, sharing the award with the MAN RHSxx4 Lion's Star. The PB designation means Produktu Berria, or New Product in the Basque language. Available in lengths between 40 ft and 49.1 ft, and in heights of 12 ft or 12.7 ft, it is combined with a wide variety of chassis. Irizar also proposes an integral version. The Irizar PB gives place to the Irizar i8 in 2015. ●

Autocarro operado pela Fatimatours visto na Gare do Oriente, Lisboa, em Abril de 2019. Este autocarro é um Irizar PB registado em 2007. Tem um comprimento total de 12,20 e pode acomodar 54 passageiros (54+1+1). Esta é a versão com 3,88 m de altura, e maior capacidade para bagagem. Utiliza o chassis Volvo B12B. Estabelecida em 2012 e baseada em Fátima, a Fatimatours opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos este Irizar PB num serviço ocasional. Note-se, na lateral, abaixo do emblema Irizar PB, a terna dedicatória a Wilson.

Apresentado em 2001, o Irizar PB é uma carroçaria de autocarro de grande sucesso. Combinado com o chassis Scania K124EB, é distinguido como European Coach of the Year em 2004, partilhando o prémio com o MAN RHSxx4 Lion's Star. A designação PB a significa Produktu Berria, ou Produto Novo em língua Basca. Disponível em comprimentos entre 12,20 m e 14,98 m, e em alturas de 3,65 m ou 3,88 m, é combinado com uma ampla variedade de chassis. A Irizar propõe também uma versão integral. O Irizar PB dá lugar ao Irizar i8 em 2015. ●


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


n/a 45-NN-60 2007 YV3xxxxxxxxxxxxxx



● References

Wikipedia | Irizar PB | web
Irizar | Irizar PB | brochure
Irizar | Irizar PB Especificiones Técnicas | brochure
Irizar | People & Coaches | 38, 2008-10 | magazine

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