BMW Isetta 1.0 Open body Europe 0.25 MT Isetta 250 (2. serie), Configuration
| Volume | 0.2 l |
| Power | 12 hp |
| Consumption | 3.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (RR) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 1 |
| Clearance | 152 mm |
| Front tires | R12 |
| Rear tires | R12 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | October 1956 — March 1957 |
| Drive type | Rear (RR) |
| Body type | Open body |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 4 |
| Engine capacity | 247 cm³ |
| Maximum speed | 85 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 152 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 1 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 2,355 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,380 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,340 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 1,500 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 4.200 m |
| Front track width | 1,200 mm |
| Rear track width | 520 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 340 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 260 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 600 kg |
| Specific gravity | 28.33 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 13 l |
Additionally
| Aerodynamic drag coefficient, cW | 0.60 |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | 1-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 12 hp |
| Maximum power | 9 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,800 |
| Maximum torque | 137.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 14.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 4,500 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Compression ratio | 6.80 |
| Cylinder diameter | 68.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 68.000 mm |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Bing carburetor |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 3.60 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Electric power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front stabilizer | |
| Front suspension | Independent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear stabilizer |
Tires
| Front wheels | R12 |
| Rear wheels | R12 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Parking brake | Foot |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors | |
| Side mirrors with turn signal repeaters |
Doors
| Chrome door handles | |
| Door handles in body color |
Windows and driver visibility
| Tinting the top of the windshield |
Roof
| Soft top | + |
Additional exterior elements
| Bumpers | painted in body color |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| Tachometer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Front sofa |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | - |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio |
Additional equipment
| Mirrors with sun visors | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |