Friday, July 31, 2015

Germany Part 10 - BMW Isetta 1955 to 1962

Isetta at Verkehrszentrum
Isetta at BMW Welt



Entrance is via the front


Isetta at BMW Museum

The Isetta at Verkehrszentrum is the most original, worn out and used.  It reflects the true condition of a car that is 60 years old.

The Isetta at BMW Welt is the most refurbished unit with new colours and distinctive wheels.

The Isetta at BMW Museum is modified with a different window panels, a back rack for storage and silver chrome trim across its body.

Original Specification
Engine: Single Cylinder 4 stroke engine
Displacement: 245 cm3
Power: 8.8 kw (12 hp)
Speed: 80 km/hr
(Source: Deutsche Museum Verkehrszentrum)

According to BMW Museum, by early 1960s, more than 160,000 units of Isetta were manufactured.

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