When did the Leyland Tiger engine come out?
When did the Leyland Tiger engine come out?
It replaced the Leyland Leopard, which had been in production for over 20 years. The Leyland Tiger was released in 1981. Initially only one engine was offered, the turbocharged Leyland TL11, which could be rated up to 260 hp.
When did Volvo take over the Leyland Tiger?
Volvo took over Leyland in 1988, and from 1989 the Tiger was offered with the Volvo THD100-series engine (as fitted in the best-selling B10M). The large majority of Volvo-engined Tigers went to Northern Ireland. At around this time, the TL11 and Gardner options were dropped, leaving only the Cummins and Volvo options available.
Is there a rebuild manual for the L10 engine?
This manual contains complete assembly and rebuild specifications for the external damper model L10 engine and all associated components manufactured by Cummins Engine Company, Inc. This manual is intended as a quick reference guide for an experienced technician who is familiar with our product.
Who was the owner of the Leyland Tiger?
Leyland Bus was acquired by in a management buyout led by Ian McKinnon in January 1987, and it looked like the Tiger would continue as before. Just over 12 months later in March 1988 Volvo purchased the business, bringing the United Kingdom’s two best-selling coaches, the Leyland Tiger and Volvo B10M, under common ownership.
It replaced the Leyland Leopard, which had been in production for over 20 years. The Leyland Tiger was released in 1981. Initially only one engine was offered, the turbocharged Leyland TL11, which could be rated up to 260 hp.
Volvo took over Leyland in 1988, and from 1989 the Tiger was offered with the Volvo THD100-series engine (as fitted in the best-selling B10M). The large majority of Volvo-engined Tigers went to Northern Ireland. At around this time, the TL11 and Gardner options were dropped, leaving only the Cummins and Volvo options available.
This manual contains complete assembly and rebuild specifications for the external damper model L10 engine and all associated components manufactured by Cummins Engine Company, Inc. This manual is intended as a quick reference guide for an experienced technician who is familiar with our product.
What did Leyland call their high spec coach?
Leyland decided to take the plunge and develop their own integral high spec coach chassis which became known as the ‘Royal Tiger Doyen’. This high power, high spec rear-engined coach looked stunning and, to this day, remains a fresh and sleek design. Sadly, the Royal Tiger was a protracted and expensive machine to design.
