Range Piaggio MP3 2010: debut in Paris

Is taking place at this time the international presentation of the 2010 Piaggio MP3 rangewithin which will play a major role the new hybrid version of 300 cc.

The new 300i MP3 Hybrid comes to support the version to 125 cc and as the younger brother integrates traditional thermal propulsion with electric motors with zero emissions, while also allowing the charger to a standard household electrical outlet as well as during the march.

The engine “300″ (278 cc), which also equips the standard version of the Piaggio MP3, shooting and ensures rapid acceleration and a hybrid version cue comparable to higher capacity scooters, thanks to the electric motor.

Sold by its birth more than 72,000 copies, MP3 owes its success to product innovation that broke sharply with traditional products, providing security, stability and unparalleled security than a normal two-wheel scooter.

With the new Piaggio MP3 Hybrid 300i no longer have to choose between performance and ecology, between a vehicle to go to work in the city center for a quick transfer on longer routes, even suburban. The synergy between engine and electric heat, obtained by managing integrated electronics, makes it possible to have not only improved performance but also a reduction in consumption of gasoline. Piaggio MP3 Hybrid can travel up to 60 km / liter, with CO2 emissions down to just 40 g / km values for a scooter exceptional performance comparable to a 400cc (values are calculated to use 65% of hybrid mode and 35% of the electricity).

Piaggio MP3 Hybrid is the first hybrid vehicle in the world to offer the possibility of charging plug-in from the power supply combined with innovative lithium-ion batteries – thanks to the characteristics of energy density and reliability – ensuring, with respect to technology today in use, higher performance, higher weight and increased longevity. The battery pack with integrated control electronics, is “hidden” compartment panel, which also maintain a sufficient space to accommodate a helmet and other items. The level of battery power is always under the eye of the driver via an indicator in the dash. Charging through the mains is simply through a standard cable to be included in the framework off in a normal electrical outlet. The time of full charge is approximately 3 hours, but reaches 85% in just two hours.

Increase of tree volume and performance benefits not only the hybrid model, but the whole range Piaggio MP3, that the average capacity increases from 250 to 300 cc. The new electronic injection engine 300 provides an output of 22.5 hp at 6,500 rpm and delivers a maximum torque of 23.2 Nm at 6,500 rpm: numbers that translate into greater readiness in throttle response and an even more brilliant which enable Piaggio MP3 300i also transfers broad relaxed.

Piaggio MP3 is available – in Italy and Europe – even in the new version of LT: MP3 300i LT, the only drivable scooter with only 300 car licenseexceeds the limits of approved roadway earlier normal version, guaranteeing due to its capacity even full access to highways and motorways, prohibited to all those who were forced to choose only models from 125 cc.

Piaggio Mp3 300i Hybrid is already priced at 7,990 euros. Piaggio Mp3 300i and Piaggio Mp3 300i LT are both readily available at a price of Euro 6090.
All prices are quoted on the Italian market, inclusive of VAT, ex-dealer.