| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | Isetta |
| Generation | Isetta |
| Type (Engine) | 250 (12 Hp) |
| Start of production | April, 1955 year |
| End of production | May, 1962 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Quadricycle |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 1 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 3.7 l/100 km 63.6 US mpg 76.3 UK mpg 27 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 | 6.8:1 |
| 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 |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
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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 brakes | Drum, 180 mm |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 180 mm |
| Steering type | Worm-reduction unit |
| What is the body type, BMW Isetta? | Quadricycle, 1 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW Isetta 250 (12 Hp)? | 3.7 l/100 km 63.6 US mpg 76.3 UK mpg 27 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 |
