Vespa Quarantasei Concept
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| Vespa Quarantasei Concept | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | Not in production yet |
| Engine | Fuel-injected four-stroke, three-valve engine |
| Transmission | Final Drive: Shaft |
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| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Fuel-injected four-stroke, three-valve engine.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Vespa has built a reputation for classic, retro-styled scooters, trading on its iconic styling. The Quarantasei concept unveiled at EICMA however is a look ahead, and possibly the most futuristic looking Vespa ever.
The Quarantasei is named for the number 46, which represents the year Vespa first began producing scooters.
Designed by the Vespa Pontedera Style Center, the Quarantasei maintains classic Vespa lines established from the original 1945 MP6 prototype, the Wasp that became forefather of all Vespas. The most distinguishable element of the Quarantaseis design is the aggressive forward lean in the rear, emphasized by the hanging seat and the way the bottom of the frame rises up towards the wasp-like tail.
While the design is purely a concept, a glimpse of possible future models, its powerplant is very real and likely to go into production in upcoming scooters. Piaggio developed a new fuel-injected 125cc four-stroke, three-valve air-cooled engine for the Quarantasei. According to Piaggio, the engines three-valve timing optimizes the load motion in the cylinder and the positioning of the spark plug, increasing combustion and helping keep components cool.
Piaggio claims a maximum output of 11.7 hp at 8250 rpm while torque peaks at 7.6 at 7000 rpm. A 150cc version claims peak output of 13.0 hp at 8000 rpm and torque of 9.3 at 6500 rpm.
| Make Model | Vespa Quarantasei Concept |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Production | Not in production yet |
| Engine Type | Fuel-injected four-stroke, three-valve engine |
| Displacement | 125 cc / 7.6 cub in 150 cc / 9.2 cub in |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 125 cc: 8.6 kW / 11.7 hp @ 8 250 rpm 150 cc: 9.6 kW / 13.0 hp @ 8 000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 125 cc: 10.3 Nm / 1.1 kgf-m / 7.6 ft/lbs @ 7 000 rpm 150 cc: 12.6 Nm / 1.3 kgf-m / 9.3 ft/lbs @ 6 500 |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Source | Piaggio |