Piaggio S 85
Built: 1996-2007 · Series: Other models
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Piaggio – other models: light commercial vehicles from the Italian brand, from the three-wheeled Ape TM to the Maxxi pickup built on the Porter, one- to four-cylinder engines from 213 to 1,296 cm³, kerb weights from 510 kg
Piaggio, based in Pontedera in Tuscany, is best known for the Vespa scooter, but has built the three-wheeled Ape light truck since 1948 and added the four-wheeled Porter to its commercial range in the 1990s. This page covers models from the Ape TM, the cargo version of the three-wheeler with an open or enclosed load bed, to the Maxxi Pickup, a stretched Porter variant with a larger load bed; the designations S 85 and S85LP denote petrol and LPG-powered Porter models. The TM suffix in the Ape's name stands for the Italian 'Trasporto Merci', the cargo version of the three-wheeler.
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The register lists 8 variants here with one- to four-cylinder engines from 213 to 1,296 cm³, kerb weights from 510 to 1,370 kg and gross weights from 1,270 to 2,200 kg. Widths range from 1,400 to 1,560 mm.
The Ape still shapes the streetscape of Italian town centres as a delivery vehicle for tradespeople, market stalls and catering, while the Porter, driveable on a car licence, competes with the Fiat Fiorino and Citroën Nemo; both families are also built under licence outside Europe, including in India. In Italy the Ape is also a popular base for mobile market stalls and food trucks, for which specialist bodybuilders offer dedicated box conversions.
When buying a used Ape, check the chain or driveshaft, frame rust and the condition of the single-cylinder engine; on the Porter, check the clutch, timing belt and load-bed floor. Spare parts run through the Piaggio dealer network, with independent specialists covering older Ape models.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Piaggio (weitere Modelle), Piaggio (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,296 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,470 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,470 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 920 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 130 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Piaggio S 85 weigh?
The unladen weight is 920 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Piaggio S 85?
1,550 kg.
What engine does the Piaggio S 85 have?
4 cylinders, 1,296 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Piaggio S 85 go?
Top speed is 130 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Piaggio S 85?
3,470 mm × 1,470 mm.
When was the Piaggio S 85 built?
Production years: 1996-2007.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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