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BMW Isetta Isetta

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
250 (12 KM) Selected Gasoline 12 KM 1955–1962
300 (13 KM) Selected Gasoline 13 KM 1955–1962

Selected engine version

250 (12 KM)

Gasoline · 1955–1962

Engine power
12 KM
Torque
14 Nm
Engine displacement
245 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
85 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Isetta
Version
Isetta
Engine
250 (12 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
1
Start of production
1955
End of production
1962
Body type
Quadricycle
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
85 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
3.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
245 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Number of cylinders
1
Cylinder bore
68 mm
Piston stroke
68 mm
Compression ratio
6.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
1.8 l
Power
12 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
14 Nm @ 4500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
13 l
Curb weight
370 kg
Gross weight
600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
2355 mm
Width
1380 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
1500 mm
Front track
520 mm
Rear track
1200 mm
Turning circle
8.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
180 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
180 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no

Selected engine version

300 (13 KM)

Gasoline · 1955–1962

Engine power
13 KM
Torque
18 Nm
Engine displacement
295 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
85 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
BMW
Model
Isetta
Version
Isetta
Engine
300 (13 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
1
Start of production
1955
End of production
1962
Body type
Quadricycle
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
85 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
3.9 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Mid-engine, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
295 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Number of cylinders
1
Cylinder bore
72 mm
Piston stroke
73 mm
Compression ratio
7
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
1.8 l
Power
13 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
18 Nm @ 4600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
13 l
Curb weight
370 kg
Gross weight
600 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
2355 mm
Width
1380 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
1500 mm
Front track
520 mm
Rear track
1200 mm
Turning circle
8.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent coil spring suspension
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Drum
Front brake disc/drum diameter
180 mm
Rear brakes
Drum
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
180 mm
Steering system
Worm gearbox
ABS
no