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

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

Isetta
Generation

Isetta
Year of production

1955

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

1

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

250 (12 Hp)

Power

12 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

14 Nm @ 4500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

3.7 l/100 km

Maximum speed (km/h)

85 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
12 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre
49 Hp/l
Torque
14 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
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 system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

370 kg

Max weight (kg)

600 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

13 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2355 mm

Width (mm)

1380 mm

Height (mm)

1340 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

1500 mm

Front track (mm)

520 mm

Rear track (mm)

1200 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

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

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Independent, spring

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Drum, 180 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 180 mm

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