Vespa 400

Developed by Piaggio, celebrates it manufacturer of the Scooter S Vespa of the Années 1950, and left in 1957, the Vespa 400 is a compact car as the Italy NS affectionnent them. Following the example FIAT 500, its compactness, its small engine and its small overall dimensions make town ideal. Propelled by an engine two perfecting cylinders consuming times of the Mixture, it makes it possible to reach a maximum speed of 80-90 km/h.

This car was built in France by ACMA (Engineering department of Motor bicycles and Automobiles) with Fourchambault. Approximately 34  000 specimens on the whole left its workshops of 1957 to 1962.

Mechanics

Traction
  • Driving positioned with the back.
  • Propulsion.

Engine

  • 2 cylinders, 2 times;
  • Double reel;
  • Air-cooling with forced ventilation;
  • Race and boring: 63 mm X 63 mm (392 cm ³).
  • Ratio compression: 6,4 to 1.

Suspension

  • Four independent wheels;
  • Suspension (with four hydraulic dampers):
    • drawn arms with before with bars torsion and helicoid Ressort S
    • back with helical springs.

Transmission

  • 3 speeds (with 2nde and 3rd synchronized).
  • 3 speeds on the US market.
  • flectors rubber

Dimensions

  • Width: 1,27 m, Length: 2,86 m, Height: 1,25 Mr.
  • Weight: 385 kg.

Performances

  • Power: 18 horses DIN.
  • Maximum speed: 80-90 km/h (reached in 25 seconds).

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