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Vespa Officina 8 is now available at select dealerships and is offered in both 125 cc and 150 cc versions
Vespa has introduced a new heritage-inspired edition in India drawing directly from one of the most important chapters in its engineering past. The Officina 8 special series, now available at select dealerships, carries a starting price of Rs. 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra) and is offered in both 125 cc and 150 cc versions.
Finished in a matte metallic shade called Blue Officina 8, the scooter immediately has a unique stance. The colour has been specially developed for this edition and indicates the industrial character of the original Italian workshop that inspired it. Subtle brass and aluminium highlights along with exposed rivet detailing give the scooter a vintage look.
It combines vintage styling cues. To make it more peculiar, Vespa is bundling a colour-coordinated helmet as standard equipment which is in line with the design theme. Consumers can also opt for a matching top box finished in the same industrial tone. In addition, the company has curated a premium lifestyle collection including jackets, hoodies, T-shirts, backpacks and keychains featuring dedicated Officina 8 branding.
Every customer will also receive a specially prepared welcome package housed in a custom tin case. Inside, an owner’s booklet narrates the story behind Officina 8 and explains how this experimental unit shaped the direction of the Vespa brand nearly eight decades ago.
The name Officina 8 traces back to a restricted development department established within Piaggio’s Pontedera plant in Italy during the 1940s. Operating independently from the main assembly line, this team of engineers and craftsmen focused on prototype building, repeated testing and constant mechanical refinement. Their efforts ultimately led to the patenting of the first Vespa in 1946.
Innovations such as the step-through steel frame, compact engine configuration and intuitive control layout were perfected through that workshop’s relentless experimentation. Over time, Officina 8 became synonymous with the brand’s innovative ideas culminating into one through precision and craftsmanship.
Commenting on the new launch, Diego Graffi, Chairman and MD, Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd said, “The Officina 8 represents a significant chapter in Vespa’s journey. By way of these periodic special-edition products Vespa, keeps adding value and differentiate itself. This special-edition series pays homage to the craftsmanship and spirit of the original Officina 8 workshop while also introducing high-end merchandise in India.”
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