Description
Originally, Gottlob Auwärter had only produced bodyworks for busses. During the late 1950s it became obvious that there was a market for modern coaches, the company started production on their own. The busses were named "Neoplan", based on the idea of a "new concept of transportation". The "Hamburg" type was presented in 1961 and is widely regarded as the first modern coach, introducing concepts of space economy which are in use until today, such as the rear engine and the high passenger floor with baggage compartments underneath.
This bus is a milestone in coach development and replaces any older design. It offers a higher capacity, a much stronger engine and a better top speed than its predecessors.
Technical Data
| Name | Neoplan NH 12 "Hamburg" |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961-1973 |
| Lifespan | 15 |
| Capacity | 44 tourists / passengers |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Speed | 56 mph |
| Weight (empty / loaded) | 8t/11.8t |
| Dimensions (length/width/height) | 10.500 / 2.500 / 3.000 |
| Load amount | 5 |
| Cost factor | 64 |
| Running cost factor | 75 |
Images and Screenshots
The photo was kindly provided by Olaf Nordsieck, the webmaster of www.olafs-fotoseite.de, a website with some great photos of busses and trucks. It shows a Neoplan Type Hamburg, but the shorter version NH9. The NH12 has three more rows of seats.
