1955 - BMW-Isetta - 600

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 600 1955
General Information
Make BMW-Isetta
Model 600
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S Minicar
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 1930 mm     (76 in)
Front Track 1245 mm     (49 in)
Rear Track 1181 mm     (46,5 in)
Length 2946 mm     (116 in)
Width 1372 mm     (54 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,53
Weight 510 kg     (1123,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 22,7 litre   (5 Imp gal ,  6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement F-2
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 4 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 585 cc     (35,7 cu in)
Bore 74 mm     (2,91 in)
Stroke 68 mm     (2,68 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 292,5 cc/cylinder    (17,85 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 19,5 HP     (14,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 39 N.m     (28,8 lb.ft ,  4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 34,7 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 38,2 HP/ton    (28,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 33,3 HP/litre    (24,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,85 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 5,43 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 7,9 m    (25,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)