(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW-Isetta | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 600 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 600 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW-Isetta | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | minicar | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 2946 mm / 116.0 in / 116.0 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.53 |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 510 kg / 1124 lb / 1124 lb |
| Wheelbase | 1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1181 mm / 46.5 in / 46.5 in | Fuel capacity | 23 l / 5.0 UK gal / 6.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) | Total number of valves | 4 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 2 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 74.0 mm / 2.91 in / 2.91 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 68.0 mm / 2.68 in / 2.68 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.09 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 585 cm3 / 35.7 cu in / 35.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 292.50 cm3/cylinder / 17.849 cu in/cylinder / 17.849 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 14.5 kW / 19.7 hp / 19.7 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 39.0 Nm / 28.8 lbft / 28.8 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 14.3 kW / 19.4 bhp / 19.4 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 33.3 kW/l / 0.742 bhp/cu in / 0.742 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 66.67 Nm/l / 0.583 lbft/cu in / 0.583 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 5.43 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 38.24 kW/ton / 51.99 bhp/ton / 51.99 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 7.90 m / 25.92 ft / 25.92 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | I.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum, servo-assisted |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW-Isetta 600
