Lambretta GP/DL

Lambretta GP/DL

Lambretta GP/DL
Manufacturer	Lambretta
Production	1968-April 1971
Predecessor	SX Range
Successor	None
Class	Scooter
Engine	125cc,150cc or 200 cc, two-stroke, single cylinder
Bore / stroke	52mmx58mm-125cc 57mmx58mm-150cc 66mmx58mm-200cc
Top speed	57mph-125cc, 63mph-150cc, 68mph-200cc
Power	125cc-7.3hp @ 6,200rpm 150cc-8.7hp @ 6,300rpm 200cc-11.7hp @ 6,200rpm
Ignition type	Electronic (late models)
Transmission	4 Speed, chain drive[1]
Frame type	Tubular Frame
Brakes	Front-Drum Brake-125cc & 150cc, Disk Brake-200cc Rare-Drum Brake
Tyres	3.50*10
Dimensions	L: 1800mm W: 680mm H: 1012mm
Weight	118kg-125cc, 120kg-150cc, 123kg-200cc (dry)
Fuel consumption	112mpg

The Lambretta GP/DL range was the final range of classic Lambrettas to be produced before Lambretta was sold to British Leyland Motor Corporation in 1971. The range was called the DL in most countries, but was called the GP (standing for Grand Prix) in Britain and some other countries. This was in order to associate the scooters with Formula One which was extremely popular and successful in the late 1960s.^[2]

History

The GP/DL range was designed by Nuccio Bertone who was also acclaimed for designing several vehicles for Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, and Fiat.

The GP/DL range was offered with three different engine sizes: 125, 150, and 200.

In April 1971, Italian production of GP/DL Lambrettas ended. The Indian Government purchased much of the tooling from Lambretta and continued production of GP/DL clone scooters under Scooters India Ltd (SIL).

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