BMW Isetta 1955–1962

1 generation

No photos yet0.3 MT (12 hp)

General information

Number of doors1

Car classA

CountryGermany

Steering wheel positionLeft

At a glance

Engine245 cm3 Gasoline

Power12 hp

GearboxManual

Origin

Germany

Trim

0.3 MT (12 hp)0.3 MT (13 hp)

Specifications

Engine

Number of cylinders1

Engine power12 hp

Engine power12 PS

Maximum torque14 N*m

Valves per cylinder2

Capacity245 cm3

Turnover of maximum torque4500 RPM

Max power at RPM5800 RPM

Cylinder bore68 mm

Stroke cycle68 mm

Compression ratio6.8

Max power (kW)9 kW

Injection typecarburetor

Engine placementcentral

Engine typeGasoline

Cylinder layoutinline

Boost typenone

Timing beltOHV

Bodywork

Front track width1200 mm

Height1340 mm

Width1380 mm

Wheelbase1500 mm

Number of seater2

Length2285 mm

Curb weight370 kg

Back track width520 mm

Full weight600 kg

Body typeCoupe

Gearbox and handling

Number of gear4

Gearbox typeManual

Drive wheelsRear wheel drive

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity13 l

Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km3.7 l

Max speed85 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspensionDependent, spring

Front brakesdrum

Rear brakesdrum

Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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