Piaggio Vespa 400 1.0 Open body Europe 0.4 MT3 Vespa 400, Configuration
| Volume | 0.4 l |
| Power | 13 hp |
| Consumption | 4.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 4 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 180 mm |
| Front tires | R12 |
| Rear tires | R12 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 1957 — June 1959 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 3 |
| Engine capacity | 393 cm³ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 180 mm |
| Country of assembly | France |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Immobilizer |
Motorist emergency kit
| Full size spare wheel |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 2,850 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,270 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,250 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 4 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1,693 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 3.800 m |
| Front track width | 1,100 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,100 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 360 kg |
| Specific gravity | 27.69 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 23 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 2-cylinder |
| Supercharger | Turbine |
| Maximum power | 13 hp |
| Maximum power | 10 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 0 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 6.40 |
| Cylinder diameter | 63.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 63.000 mm |
| Supercharger type | Turbine |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 4.70 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
Transmission
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring |
| Rear stabilizer |
Tires
| Front wheels | R12 |
| Rear wheels | R12 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Manual |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Additional brake light |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Heated rear window |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | chrome bumper protection |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Adjusting the front seats | in 2 directions |
| Second row of seats | doesn't add up |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Adjustable lumbar support in the front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Pockets on the backs of the front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | - |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | Audio preparation |
| Additional audio equipment (optional) | 2 speakers |
Additional equipment
| Anti-glare rear view mirror | |
| Mirrors with sun visors |