1958 BMW 600

1958 BMW 600
Public reaction to the little Isetta was gratifying for BMW, but as its shortcomings were also noted at that time ( "too small"), we decided to go "to class" and produce a larger machine with four parts. Management in May 1956 they were still committed to the introduction of the BMW 700, a totally new design in 1959, so that the 600 was regarded as a temporary model easily produced using existing production facilities Isetta. The prototype of 1956 actually looks like a stretched Isetta, with its fleet of 2-door front bumper and your Isetta, but with a wheelbase of 165 cm and width Boxer R67 axles. August 1957 saw the introduction of the correct model for universal acclamation. Stylish Watch (Michelotti had been involved) with his new "knife" bumper, a large indoor dining room with access through a side door rear seat and the engine is sitting in the passenger cabin. All was quiet, his wheel in every corner of the project was a great ride, and there was enough power for the climb. It is also available with an automatic transmission Saxomat. It is expensive, however, 200 points more than a VW Beetle. Plans for multitasking than a car is left in the drawer. Despite all its virtues, excellent build quality, space utilization, and quality of driving, we can not deny that in 1959 the people decided to have a normal car, "the real, and in particular new home BMW 700, which would then sell up in 182,000 copies. At the end of 1959, after only 35,000 examples were built, the 600 was dropped in favor of 700. The original Isetta, despite undertaking in 1959 a note stating that "it belonged in a museum" will continue to be built for another three years, and in England, five. Manufacturer: Bayerische Motoren Werke, Monaco Munich, Germany Model: 600 Motor: BMW 4-str Body: Steel Years of construction: Fall 1957 - 1959 Cylinders: 2 Frame: Steel Tube Product No.: 35,000 Engine: 582 cc Fr Suspension: Coil No. Surviving: N / A Power: 26 Suspension R: Coil Length: 2 900 mm Gearbox: 4 + rev Steering: Worm Width: 1 400 mm Starter: Dynastart Brakes: Hydraulic Weight: 515 kg Electrics: 12 V 4-wheel: 4.80 x 10 " Interior: Bench 2x Ignition: Coil Top Speed: 100 kmh