Setra S 215 HDH

Setra S 215 HDH
Years of manufacture	1984 to 2002
Length	39.3 feet
Width	98.4 inches
Power/Fuel	Diesel

The Setra S 215 HDH was a high deck luxury touring coach. It was launched in 1984 specifically for Setra's formal entry into the American market. Four years later, a version of the S 215 HDH was introduced for the European market.

Specifications

Dimensions
Lenght: 39' 4" (N. America)
Width: 8' 2.5'
Height: 11' 9"
Engine
Detroit Diesel 8V92TA (N. America)
Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7 litre, 430 hp, DDEC IV (N. America)
Mercedes-Benz OM 442 LA V8, 15.1 litre, 381 hp (Europe)
Transmission
Allison HTB-748 4 speed (N. America)
Allison B500R 6 speed (N. America)
Suspension
Air
Drive Axle
Setra w/ ZF S91 differential
Brakes
Air disc (front), air drum (rear and tag)
Steering
ZF 8098

Operators

Canada

• Autocar Aerocar
• Autocar Connaisseur (Coach Canada / Gray Line Montreal)
• Cannon Coach Lines - Richmond, BC
• Delta Bus Lines
• Excursions Unlimited
• Horizon Coach Lines - Vancouver, BC
• Nouvelles Frontieres
• Preference Coachlines - Mississauga, ON
• Silver Fox Coach Lines - Delta, BC
• SMT (Eastern) - St. John, NB
• Universal Coach Line - Richmond, BC
• Wilson's Transportation - Victoria, BC

United States

• ARK-LA Charter and Travel
• Atlantic Express - Staten Island, NY
• Coach USA
• Daytripping - Santa Rosa, CA
• Journey Lines - Lynnwood, WA
• Leprechaun Lines
• MGM Tours
• Premier Coach Company - Colchester, VT
• Shockey Tours

Demonstrator and engineering units

Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses.

Fleet number	Thumbnail	Year	VIN	Engine	Transmission	Notes
		1985	WKK138GA1F1030008			Sold to Cyr Bus Lines 160.

References

• Setra S 215/217 Specifications, setra-coaches.com, retrieved on 09-01-23
• Personal notes & sightings