the vespampère is a free reinterpretation of the classic vespa by italian designer giulio iacchetti. with an electric motor and a cantilevered seat that links back to the 98 cc model, the company’s first scooter launched in 1946, the vespampère’s dynamic, light design nods to the slimmer, stylish vespas rode by actors in neorealist films.

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 1
all renderings by avisualization | alessandro trigila & matteo rossi

 

 

based on the silhouette of the world’s most famous scooter, giulio iacchetti developed a model that links to tradition, yet at the same time features a slim, ecological body, for greater agility in city traffic. contrary to the latest generations, which have gotten ‘heavier’ over the years, everything deemed superfluous has been eliminated in the vespampère’s design.

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 2the front headlight maintains the classic circular design

 

 

the minimalist, lightweight version of the scooter sees the typical lateral shells removed in light of its electric motor, which occupies much less space than the traditional gas one. all controls, the speedometer, fuel gauge and lights are accessed through an app using wireless connection while a special compartment for storing a smartphone has been created on the dash.

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 3the slim rear-view mirrors contain the turn signals

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 4the handlebar features an original and novel insertion of the brake levers, in perfect harmony with the hand grips

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 5the phone recharges from the vehicle’s electrical system and is weatherproof thanks to a transparent cover

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 6 skid-proof rubber segments on the footboard add another unusual, appealing detail

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 7the cantilevered seat links back to the very first vespa launched by the company in 1946

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 8 with the use of leds, the front headlight loses its droplet shape to make room for the smartphone compartment

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 9
first silhouette sketches inspired by Vespa 98

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 10sketches and prototypes

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 11
sketches of the hand mirror

giulio iacchetti reimagines the classic 98cc vespa with a cantilevered seat and electric motor - 12

 

 

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edited by: sofia lekka angelopoulou | designboom