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Isetta
1959 BMW Isetta
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Oct 4, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1959
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
7 :1
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
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)
BMW
813 vehicles
Isetta
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Isetta Standard
1955–1962
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1959
Powertrain
300 Manual
Horsepower
13 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
