1956 BMW Isetta

Germany Gasoline RWD Coupe

Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1956
Make: BMW
Model: Isetta
Body Style: Coupe

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1956
Make: BMW
Model: Isetta
Body Style: Coupe

Generation

1st Generation

Doors

1

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: 300 Manual
Power (hp): 13 hp
Power (kW): 10 kW
Torque: 18 Nm (13 lb-ft)
Top speed: 85 km/h (53 mph)
Displacement: 298 cc

Dimensions

Length: 2,250 mm (88.6 in)
Width: 1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Height: 1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight: 340 kg (750 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 5,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 4,600 rpm

Engine Configuration

Bore: 72 mm (2.8 in)
Stroke: 73 mm (2.9 in)
Compression Ratio

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Transmission & Drivetrain

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Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 13 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Track, Rear: 520 mm (20.5 in)
Turning Circle: 8.3 m

Weight

Gross Weight: 600 kg (1,323 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Coupé

Equipment

Other Equipment

Normal Roof: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Microcar
British Classification: Microcar/Bubble Car
European Segment: A-Segment
Car.info Classification: Mini Car

Cargo Capacity

260 kg (573 lb)

Isetta

8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Coupe

Variant

Isetta Standard1955–1962

Generation

1st Generation

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

13 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual, 4-speed

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