The Temsa Tourmalin was a city bus produced by the Turkish manufacturer from 2006 to 2019. Shown in 2005 and built at 12 and 13 metres, it was sold mainly in Europe, where it was replaced by the LD in 2015, and in Turkey, where it lasted until 2019.
Temsa Tourmalin at a glance
| Maker | Temsa, Adana, Turkey |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2019 |
| Type | city and intercity bus |
| Shown | 2005 |
| Facelifts | 2010 and 2015 |
| Replaced by | LD in Europe in 2015, in Turkey in 2019 |
| Tourmalin 12 | 12 m, 60–73 passengers, Cummins or DAF engine |
| Tourmalin 13 | 13 m, 59 passengers |
| Tourmalin IC 12 | 12 m, 64–78 passengers, DAF engines |
| Tourmalin (Turkey) | 12.3 m, 85 passengers, Cummins and ZF automatic |
The Tourmalin has no English Wikipedia page; the technical detail comes from the Turkish article, with company background from the English article on TEMSA.
History of the Temsa Tourmalin
2005: a new city bus
The Tourmalin was first shown in 2005 and production began in 2006. It was developed for service and short-distance transport rather than long intercity work, and it was sold mainly in European countries. In 2010 the bus was facelifted: the front grille and headlights and the rear lights were renewed. In 2015 the front grille was revised again, more lightly, and the model went on sale in Turkey.
The 12- and 13-metre versions
The Tourmalin 12, the service version, was 12 metres long and carried 60 to 73 passengers. It used either a 6.7-litre Cummins ISBe6.7 of 293 hp and 1,100 Nm or a 9.2-litre DAF PR six of 314 hp and 1,275 Nm; the DAF-engined version had a six-speed ZF 6S1700 manual gearbox, the Cummins version an Allison T325R or ZF 6HP 594C automatic. The Tourmalin 13 was the long-wheelbase service model at 13 metres with 59 passengers.
The IC models
The Tourmalin IC 12 was intended for short-distance intercity work: 12 metres, 64 to 78 passengers, DAF engines of 314 to 360 hp and 1,275 to 1,450 Nm, a ZF manual gearbox and an optional automatic. The Tourmalin IC 13 was the 13-metre version with 58 passengers.
The Turkish model
A separate version was made for the Turkish market: 12.3 metres long, with room for 85 passengers, a Cummins engine and a ZF automatic gearbox.
In service and the end
Tourmalins worked in Turkish cities including Adana, Bursa, Istanbul, Keban and Van, and also in Austria, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Poland. In 2015 the model was replaced in European markets by the LD, and in 2019 the same happened in Turkey.
Design and features
- Cummins or DAF power: 6.7-litre Cummins or 9.2-litre DAF engines.
- Manual or automatic: ZF manual gearboxes or Allison and ZF automatics depending on engine.
- High capacity: up to 78 passengers in the IC 12 and 85 in the Turkish model.
- Two facelifts: a new front in 2010 and a lighter revision in 2015.
- European career: sold mainly in Europe before the LD replaced it.
Temsa Tourmalin versions
- Tourmalin 12: 12-metre service bus with 60–73 passengers.
- Tourmalin 13: 13-metre service bus with 59 passengers.
- Tourmalin IC 12: 12-metre intercity version with 64–78 passengers.
- Tourmalin IC 13: 13-metre intercity version with 58 passengers.
- Tourmalin (Turkey): 12.3 metres and 85 passengers with a Cummins engine and ZF automatic.
The Tourmalin was replaced by the LD; it shared the range with the Safari and Diamond coaches. More models are in the Temsa collection.
Video: Sound Temsa Tourmalin IC
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Temsa Tourmalin, Turkish Wikipedia: history, versions, engines, cities
- TEMSA, English Wikipedia: company history, Bus Driver edition
