BMW Isetta is a name of the classic micro car which was made by BMW.
BMW Isetta is one of the most successful micro cars that ever came to the world post World War II. This ultra-small car was designed in Italy, but manufactured in a number of different countries such as Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The BMW Isetta caused a furore when it was first launched in November 1953 by an Italian firm of Iso SpA. The car resembles an egg and measured only 2.3m long and 1.4m wide. The entire front end of the car hinged outwards to allow access into it and it car has cute bubble-like windows. Hence, the Isetta is nicknamed as the bubble car.
The car is powered by a 236 cc engine that can give out 9.5 bhp. Moreover, the manual gearbox provided four forward speeds and reverse. The steering wheel and the instrument panel are built on the single front opening door. The car can accommodate two persons comfortably.
A large parcel shelf is built behind the seat for storage and to accommodate the spare wheel. The car is also called ‘Sarwagen’ or ‘coffin car’ because of its small size.
The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955. In May 1962, BMW ceased the production of Isettas. A total of 161,728 units had been built.
In an era of fast cars and luxury cars, the Isetta is still yearned for by car collectors.
BMW Isetta is one of the most successful micro cars that ever came to the world post World War II. This ultra-small car was designed in Italy, but manufactured in a number of different countries such as Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The BMW Isetta caused a furore when it was first launched in November 1953 by an Italian firm of Iso SpA. The car resembles an egg and measured only 2.3m long and 1.4m wide. The entire front end of the car hinged outwards to allow access into it and it car has cute bubble-like windows. Hence, the Isetta is nicknamed as the bubble car.
The car is powered by a 236 cc engine that can give out 9.5 bhp. Moreover, the manual gearbox provided four forward speeds and reverse. The steering wheel and the instrument panel are built on the single front opening door. The car can accommodate two persons comfortably.
A large parcel shelf is built behind the seat for storage and to accommodate the spare wheel. The car is also called ‘Sarwagen’ or ‘coffin car’ because of its small size.
The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955. In May 1962, BMW ceased the production of Isettas. A total of 161,728 units had been built.
In an era of fast cars and luxury cars, the Isetta is still yearned for by car collectors.
Labels: BMW-Isetta, Coffin-Car, Micro-Cars
2 Comments:
The Isetta is such a sweet car! It looks like as if the BMW Isetta has come out from some cartoon programme.
BMW should upgrade this car and reintroduce it to the market. Then, Isetta will certainly find customers apart from going into the collection of car collectors.
Its like a mini cooper inspired car!
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