The AmphiCoach GTS-1 is an amphibious passenger coach designed by a team that were essentially funded by Scotsman George Smith and built in Malta. The prototype was tested at Marsaxlokk Bay, Malta.[1] 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".
| AmphiCoach GTS-1 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GS Specialist Vehicles |
| Also called | Waterbus |
| Production | 2006-present |
| Assembly | Malta |
| Designer | Independent |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Amphibious motorcoach |
| Platform | Iveco Bus |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Iveco Tector Common Rail Turbo Diesels Intercooler 2/4 WD |
| Transmission | Automatic and manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12 metres (39 ft) |
| Width | 2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) |
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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