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1955 BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962

What is the body type, BMW Isetta?Quadricycle, 1 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)?3.7 l/100 km
63.57 US mpg
76.35 UK mpg
27.03 km/l
How fast is the car, 1955 Isetta 250 (12 Hp)?85 km/h | 52.82 mph
How much power, BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 250 (12 Hp)?12 Hp, 14 Nm
10.33 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 250 (12 Hp)?0.2 l
245 cm3
14.95 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1955 BMW 250 (12 Hp)?1
What is the drivetrain, BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 250 (12 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1955 BMW Isetta Quadricycle?2355 mm
92.72 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1955 BMW Isetta Quadricycle?1380 mm
54.33 in.
What is the curb weight, 1955 BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)?370 kg
815.71 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1955 BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)?600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1955 BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)?4, manual transmission

BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp) 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model Isetta
Generation Isetta
Modification (Engine) 250 (12 Hp)
Start of production April, 1955 year
End of production May, 1962 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeQuadricycle
Seats 2
Doors 1
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 3.7 l/100 km 63.57 US mpg
76.35 UK mpg
27.03 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 85 km/h 52.82 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 30.8 kg/Hp, 32.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 26.4 kg/Nm, 37.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 12 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 49 Hp/l
Torque 14 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 10.33 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout Middle, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 245 cm3 14.95 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 1
Cylinder Bore 68 mm 2.68 in.
Piston Stroke 68 mm 2.68 in.
Compression ratio 6.8
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 1.8 l 1.9 US qt | 1.58 UK qt
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 370 kg 815.71 lbs.
Max. weight 600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Max load 230 kg 507.06 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 13 l 3.43 US gal | 2.86 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 2355 mm 92.72 in.
Width 1380 mm 54.33 in.
Height 1340 mm 52.76 in.
Wheelbase 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Front track 520 mm 20.47 in.
Rear (Back) track 1200 mm 47.24 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 8.3 m 27.23 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent coil spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDrum, 180 mm
Rear brakesDrum, 180 mm
Steering type Worm-reduction unit