Lambretta GP/DL
 Lambretta GP/DL | |
| Manufacturer | Lambretta |
|---|---|
| Production | 1968-April 1971 |
| Class | Scooter |
| Engine | 125cc,150cc or 200 cc, two-stroke, single cylinder |
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.[1]
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).
References
- ↑ "Lambretta Series 3 GP Range", Lambretta Club of Great Britain. Retrieved 31 July 2013.