Vespa 400
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The Vespa 400 was a tiny passenger car with a 349cc engine built in both 2 and 4-seater versions.
It was produced by Piaggio, and was introduced in 1957.
Specification
- Layout
- Rear Engine, Rear wheel drive.
- Engine
- Two cylinder, two stroke, air cooled. Bore, stroke: 63mm x 63mm (392 cc).
- Compression ratio
- 6.4 to 1.
- Suspension
- Four wheel independent. Four double acting hydraulic shock absorbers with coil springs.
- Transmission
- 3 speed, with 2nd, 3rd and reverse synchromesh. 4 speed available in non US markets.
- Body Dimensions
- Width: 50 inches. Length: 112.5 inches. Height: 49.2 inches. Weight: under 850 lbs.
- Track, front and rear
- 43.3 inches. Wheelbase: 66.75 inches.
- Performance
- With only 18 hp . Top speed is 50 to 55 mph, depending on road grade, wind conditions, etc. Achieving top speed takes a leisurely 25 seconds.