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BMW IsettaBMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)

General information

Brand
BMW
Model
Isetta
Generation
Isetta
Modification (Engine)
250 (12 Hp)
Start of production
April, 1955
End of production
May, 1962
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Quadricycle
Seats
2
Doors
1

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
3.7 l/100 km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
85 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio
30.8 kg/Hp, 32.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
26.4 kg/Nm, 37.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
12 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
49 Hp/l
Torque
14 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
245 cm3
Number of cylinders
1
Cylinder Bore
68 mm
Piston Stroke
68 mm
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
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
370 kg
Max. weight
600 kg
Max load
230 kg
Fuel tank capacity
13 l

Dimensions

Length
2355 mm
Width
1380 mm
Height
1340 mm
Wheelbase
1500 mm
Front track
520 mm
Rear (Back) track
1200 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
8.3 m

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
Drum, 180 mm
Steering type
Worm-reduction unit