BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp) /Quadricycle 1955 - 1962/

What is the body type of BMW Isetta?

Quadricycle, 1 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp)?

3.9 l/100 km
60.3 US mpg
72.4 UK mpg
25.6 km/l

How fast is 1955 Isetta 300 (13 Hp)?

85 km/h | 53 mph

What is the power output of BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 300 (13 Hp)?

13 Hp, 18 Nm
13 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 300 (13 Hp)?

0.3 l
295 cm³
18 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1955 BMW 300 (13 Hp)?

What is the drivetrain of BMW Isetta Quadricycle 1955 300 (13 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1955 BMW Isetta Quadricycle?

2355 mm
92.72 in.

What is the width of 1955 BMW Isetta Quadricycle?

1380 mm
54.33 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1955 BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp)?

370 kg
816 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1955 BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp)?

600 kg
1323 lbs.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1955 BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Isetta

Generation

Isetta

Modification (Engine)

300 (13 Hp)

Start of production

December, 1955 year

End of production

May, 1962 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Quadricycle

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

3.9 l/100 km 60.3 US mpg
72.4 UK mpg
25.6 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

85 km/h 53 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

28.5 kg/Hp, 35.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

20.6 kg/Nm, 48.6 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

13 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

44.1 Hp/l

Torque

18 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 13 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Longitudinal

Engine displacement

295 cm³ 18 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Cylinder Bore

72 mm 2.83 in.

Piston Stroke

73 mm 2.87 in.

Compression ratio

7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

370 kg 816 lbs.

Max. weight

600 kg 1323 lbs.

Max load

230 kg 507 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 brakes

Drum, 180 mm

Rear brakes