BMW Isetta 300 UK 1957-62 See specifications below illustration Page 189B |
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Engine: Air cooled, single cylinder, overhead valves
Displacement: 297cc Bore: 72mm Stroke: 73mm Compression ratio: 7 to 1 Carburettors: Bing 1/24 Power output: 13bhp at 5,200rpm Performance Maximum speed: 52mph 0-50mph: 41.5secs OFC: 54.9mpg Transmission 4-speed manual with reverse, rear wheel drive Clutch: single dry plate Brakes Hydraulic, drums front & rear Steering BMW worm & nut Turning circle: 27-28ft Suspension Front: Dubinnet-type i.f.s coil, Rear: quarter elliptic leaf |
Wheels & tyres 10in pressed steel, 4 stud, front: 4,80/10 tyres rear: 5.20/10 tyres Construction Pressed steel body on tubular and box section steel chassis Dimensions & Weight Wheelbase: 60in Track front: 47.2in Overall length: 90in Overall width: 54.5in Overall height: 52.6in Ground clearance: 6in Kerb weight: 7cwt Fuel tank: 2.7 Imp. gals Isetta Production 3-wheelers1957-62: 1,750 built at Brighton, England Total of all BMW Isettas: 161,728 |