BMW 600
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| BMW 600 | |
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1957–1959 |
| Predecessor | None |
| Successor | BMW 700 |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Engine(s) | 582 cc 2 cylinder Boxer Motor |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed manual all-synchromesh[1] |
| Wheelbase | 1700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Length | 2900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Width | 1400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Height | 1375 mm (54.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 515 kg (1135 lb) dry weight |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L (5.3 US gal/4.4 imp gal) 3 L (0.8 US gal/0.7 imp gal) reserve tank |
The BMW 600 was a small car produced by BMW from the summer of 1957 till November 1959. It was an enlarged version of the BMW Isetta (single cylinder engine three-wheeler in the UK/four-wheeler with very narrow rear wheelbase in most other countries) with more power and a slightly more conventional four-wheel configuration.
[edit] Overview
The front end of the 600 was similar to the Isetta's, but the 600's wheelbase was stretched to accommodate four seats. A single side door was included on the right side for rear seat access[1]. A conventional rear axle was added. BMW introduced the semi-trailing arm independent suspension on the 600. This suspension would be used on almost every new model for the next four decades. Because of extra size and weight, the 600 had a more powerful engine than the Isetta. The 600 had the 582 cc flat twin engine from the R67 motorcycle. The engine was rated at 19.5 hp (15 kW) and accelerated the 600 to a top speed of 103 km/h (64 mph). The car featured a reserve fuel tank which probably indicates that it had no fuel level gauge.
In three years only 34,813 600s were produced, partly due to price competition with the entry-level VW Beetle. In the late 1950s consumers wanted cars that looked like cars, and they had lost interest in economy models. Sales of the 600 were, however, aided by the energy crisis of 1956–1957.
The BMW 700 was its replacement.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Gloor, Roger (1. Auflage 2007). Alle Autos der 50er Jahre 1945 - 1960. Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag. ISBN 978-3-613-02808-1.
[edit] External links
- Motorbase: BMW 600
- Microcar Museum: BMW 600 (blue)
- Microcar Museum: BMW 600 (yellow)
- BMW 600 Yahoo Group
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| Microcar | Isetta 250 / 300 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Small family car | 600 | LS/700 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compact exec | 3 Series | 340/340-2 | 1602/2002 | E21 | E30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Executive | 5 Series | 327 | 1500,1800,2000 | E12 | E28 | E34 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury | 7 Series | 501/502 | E3 | E23 | E32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coupé | 1600GT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 Series | 503 | 3200 CS | 2000CS | E9 | E24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roadster | Z Series | 507 | Z1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sports car/GT | M1, 8 Series | E26 | E31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
