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1955 300 (13 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

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Brand

BMW

Model

Isetta

Generation

BMW Isetta

Modification

300 (13 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1955, Dec

End of production

1962, May

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

13 l 3.43 US gal
2.86 UK gal

Engine displacement

295 cm³ 18 cu. In.

Power

13 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

18 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 13.28 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

85 km/h 53 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

370 kg 815.7 lbs

Length

2355 mm 92.72 in

Width

1380 mm 54.33 in

Doors

1

Seats

2

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Combined

3.9 l/100 km 60.31 US mpg
72.43 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

85 km/h 53 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Middle, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

295 cm³ 18 cu. In.

Power

13 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

18 Nm (at 4600 rpm) 13.28 lb. ft (at 4600 rpm)

Number of cylinders

1

Valves per cylinder

2

Cylinder Bore

72 mm 2.83 in

Piston Stroke

73 mm 2.87 in

Compression ratio

7

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

1.8 l 1.91 US qt
1.58 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very low Performance

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

Turning diameter

8.3 m 27.23 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

Brakes

- Front

Drum, 180 mm

- Rear

Drum, 180 mm

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Suspension

- Front

Independent coil spring

- Rear

Leaf spring

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

370 kg 815.7 lbs

Max. weight

600 kg 1322.8 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

230 kg 507.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW Isetta 300 (13 Hp) is made in 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962