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AmphiCoach GTS-1

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AmphiCoach GTS-1
Overview
ManufacturerGS Specialist Vehicles
Also calledWaterbus
Production2006-present
AssemblyMalta
DesignerIndependent
Body and chassis
ClassAmphibious motorcoach
PlatformIveco Bus
Powertrain
EngineIveco Tector Common Rail Turbo Diesels Intercooler 2/4 WD
TransmissionAutomatic and manual
Dimensions
Length12 metres (39 ft)
Width2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in)

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".

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.

Boatbus Budapest rear

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