AmphiCoach GTS-1

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
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.

Boatbus Budapest rear

See also

• Buses portal

• List of buses