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1955 BMW Isetta
BMW made the Isetta its own. They redesigned the powerplant around a more reliable BMW one-cylinder, four-stroke, 247 cc motorcycle engine making 13 hp.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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BMW Isetta
BMW built the Isetta in 1955–1962. Autoknowtive’s catalog has one: the 1955 BMW Isetta. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in North America and Europe.
- Built
- 1955–1962
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sold new in
- North America and Europe
- In the catalog
- 1 car
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 1955 BMW Isetta at 20 hp (15 kW).
Every Isetta in the catalog
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Isetta | 20 hp (15 kW) | 29 lb-ft (39 Nm) | 51 mph (82 km/h) | 510 kg (1,124 lb) | 0.6 L flat-2 | Rear Wheel Drive | Manual, 4 Speed |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
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