Setra S 217 HDH
| Setra S 217 HDH | |
|---|---|
| |
| Years of manufacture | 1993 to 2002 |
| Length | 45 feet |
| Width | 98.4 inches |
| Power/Fuel | Diesel |
The Setra S 217 HDH was a high deck luxury touring coach. It was launched in 1993, shortly after Setra formally entered the American market with the shorter S 215 HDH. And as with that model, a version of the S 217 HDH was developed for the European market.
Specifications
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lenght: 45' (N. America), 44'9.4" (Europe) | ||
| Width: 8' 2.5" | ||
| Height: 11' 9" | ||
| Engine | ||
| Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7 litre, 430 hp, DDEC IV (N. America) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz OM 442 LA 381 hp (Europe) | ||
| Transmission | ||
| Allison B500R 6 speed (N. America) | ||
| ZF 8S-180 (Europe) | ||
| Suspension | ||
| Air | ||
| Drive Axle | ||
| Setra w/ ZF S91 differential | ||
| Brakes | ||
| Air disc (front), air drum (rear and tag) | ||
| Steering | ||
| ZF 8098 | ||
Operators
Canada 
- Cullingford Coaches - Scarborough, ON
United States 
- Arrow Stage Lines
- Atlantic Express - Staten Island, NY
- Premier Coach Company - Colchester, VT
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.
| Fleet number |
Thumbnail | Year | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | WKK138UC5W1045185 |
References
- Setra S 215/217 Specifications, setra-coaches.com, retrieved on 09-01-23
- Personal notes & sightings