Leyland Royal Tiger should not be confused with Leyland Royal Tiger PSU.
| Leyland Royal Tiger | |
| Manufacturer: | Leyland |
| Production: | 1982-1988 |
| Factory: | Charles H Roe in Leeds Workington |
| Floortype: | Step entrance |
| Doors: | 1 |
| Engine: | Leyland TL11 Cummins L10 |
The Leyland Royal Tiger was a rear-engined coach chassis manufactured by Leyland between 1982 and 1988.[1] [2] [3] [4] It was intended to counter the offerings of foreign competitors such as the Jonckheere or Van Hool bodied DAF, Scania and Volvo touring coaches, but was not particularly successful, with only 180 built.[5] [6]
The majority (around 60%) were sold as complete integral vehicles, in which case they were named Leyland Royal Tiger Doyen. Earlier examples were built at Leyland's Charles H Roe subsidiary in Leeds. Production later moved to Workington.[7] The remainder of the underframes were given Plaxton Paramount or Van Hool bodywork.[5] [8]
The Royal Tiger was fitted with Leyland's TL11 engine or in some cases the Cummins L10.[9] Following the takeover of Leyland by Volvo, the Royal Tiger ceased production in 1988.[5] [10]