The Isetta is a compact city car with a top speed of 85 km/h (52.82 mph), making it an ideal vehicle for short trips and urban commuting.
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Max Speed
85 km/h 52.82 mph
Body & Dimensions
The Isetta is a compact quadricycle with a length of 2355 mm, width of 1380 mm, and height of 1340 mm. It has a wheelbase of 1500 mm and a minimum turning circle of 8.3 meters. It has a single door and can seat two people.
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Body Type
Quadricycle
Seats
2
Doors
1
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 Track
1200 mm 47.24 in.
Min Turning Circle
8.3 m 27.23 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Isetta is a fuel efficient car that runs on petrol, with a combined fuel consumption of 3.9 l/100 km (60.31 US mpg, 72.43 UK mpg, 25.64 km/l).
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
3.9 l/100 km 60.31 US mpg 72.43 UK mpg 25.64 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Isetta features a 295cc single-cylinder engine producing 13hp. It offers a simple and lightweight design with independent front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension. The manual transmission features four gears for efficient driving.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
13 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
44.1 Hp/l
Torque
18 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 13.28 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Displacement
295 cm3 18 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
1
Cylinder Bore
72 mm 2.83 in.
Piston Stroke
73 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio
7
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
20W-50
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
Brakes
The Isetta is a compact car with a simple braking system, featuring drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels, measuring 180 mm in diameter. The steering system is based on a worm-reduction unit, providing a smooth driving experience.
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Front Brakes
Drum, 180 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 180 mm
Steering Type
Worm-reduction unit
Weight & Capacity
The Isetta is a lightweight car with a kerb weight of 370 kg and a max weight of 600 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters and a max load of 230 kg. The weight-to-power ratio is 28.5 kg/Hp and the weight-to-torque ratio is 20.6 kg/Nm.
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Weight To Power Ratio
28.5 kg/Hp, 35.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
20.6 kg/Nm, 48.6 Nm/tonne
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
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for BMW - Isetta
Quadricycle
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8.3 meters
85 km/h (52.82 mph)
No, it's designed for short trips and urban commuting.
A compact city car
The Isetta uses petrol (gasoline) as fuel.
The Isetta has a combined fuel consumption of 3.9 l/100 km (60.31 US mpg, 72.43 UK mpg, 25.64 km/l).
The Isetta's specs have a rating of 4.
The engine displacement is 295cc.
The Isetta has a 4-speed manual transmission.
The engine produces 13hp at 5800rpm.
The Isetta has drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels.
The brakes have a diameter of 180 mm.
The Isetta has a worm-reduction unit steering system.
The Isetta's lightweight construction and motorcycle-inspired engine allowed for exceptional maneuverability and fuel efficiency.
The Isetta was primarily targeted towards young drivers and women with its compact size and affordability.
The Isetta's small engine and limited cargo space were often criticized.
The kerb weight of the Isetta is 370 kg or 815.71 lbs.
The fuel tank capacity of the Isetta is 13 liters or 3.43 US gal or 2.86 UK gal.
The max load of the Isetta is 230 kg or 507.06 lbs.
