BMW Isetta Microcar
300 (13 Hp)
1955 – 1962 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 4-speed manual
- Power
- 13 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- —
- Top speed
- 85 km/h53 mph
- Combined
- 3.9 l/100 km60.3 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- Isetta
- Generation
- Isetta Microcar
- Modification (Engine)
- 300 (13 Hp)
- Start of production
- December, 1955
- End of production
- May, 1962
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Quadricycle
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 1
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 3.9 l/100 km60.3 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- /
- Maximum speed
- 85 km/h53 mph
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 28.5 kg/Hp62.8 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 20.6 kg/Nm61.6 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 13 Hp
- Power at
- 5800 rpm
- Power per litre
- 44.1
- Torque
- 18 Nm13 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 4600 rpm
- Engine layout
- Middle, longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 295 cm³295 cm³ (18 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 1
- Cylinder bore
- 72 mm2.8 in
- Piston stroke
- 73 mm2.9 in
- Compression ratio
- 7 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Fuel injection system
- Carburettor
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 1.8 l0.5 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 370 kg816 lb
- Max. weight
- 600 kg1323 lb
- Max load
- 230 kg507 lb
- Fuel tank capacity
- 13 l3.4 gal
Dimensions
- Length
- 2355 mm92.7 in
- Width
- 1380 mm54.3 in
- Height
- 1340 mm52.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 1500 mm59.1 in
- Front track
- 520 mm20.5 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1200 mm47.2 in
- Minimum turning circle
- 8.3 m27.2 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- 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