The NSU Lambretta/Prima was a motorcycle produced from 1950-1957, with a production of 189,000 units for the Lambretta and 76,911 for the Prima. It had a single cylinder, 2-stroke engine with a capacity of 150cc and a max power of 4.6kW/6.2hp @ 4500 rpm. The bike featured a 3-speed gearbox, twist grip gear selection, and a rigid tubular steel frame with rubber mounted noise-isolated body. Other features included a bottom link suspension, swinging arm with dual coil springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorber, and a single exhaust. The NSU Lambretta/Prima had a top speed of 85km/h and an average consumption of 2.7l/100km. It was available in four colors: jade green, mitro red, alpine blue, and ebony/black.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: NSU Lambretta / Prima (specifications for the Prima)
| Year | 1950-57 |
|---|---|
| Production | Lambretta 189 000 units / Prima 76 911 |
| Engine | Single cylinder, 2 stroke |
| Capacity | 150 cc / 7.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 57 x 57.6 mm |
| Cooling | Air cooled with blower |
| Lubrication | Oil bath |
| Ignition | Battery, 12 V, carburetor |
| Starting | Electric |
| Spark plug | E3.32 |
| Exhaust System | Single exhaust |
| Max Power | 4.6 kW / 6.2 hp @ 4500 rpm |
| Clutch | Multi plate |
| Transmission | Three speed gearbox, with twist grip gear selection |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| Font Suspension | Bottom link suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Swinging arm with dual coil springs and hydraulic telescopic shock absorber |
| Frame | Rigid tubular steel frame, rubber mounted noise-isolated body |
| Dimensions | Length 1905 mm / 75 in Width 686 mm / 27 in |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Wheels | 4.00 x 8 in |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
| Tank Capacity | 7.6/ 2 US gal |
| Dry Weight | 123 kg / 271 lbs |
| Average Consumption | 2.7 l/100 km / 37 km/l / 87 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h / 52.8 mph |
| Colours | Jade Green, Mitro Red, Alpine Blue, Ebony/Black |
| Source | audi.com |
