BMW Isetta “Feuerwehr” (Red) 1:87 (HO) Scale Diecast Model – Schuco

• Edition 1:87 Collection
• Diecast & Plastic parts
• Measures approximately: 0.9” L x 0.6” W x 0.6” H
• Box dimensions: 3.7” L x 1.4” W x 1.9” H.
• Recommended for 14 years and above.

The Isetta is an Italian-designed microcar built under license in a number of different countries, including Argentina, Spain, Belgium, France, Brazil, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Because of its egg shape and bubble-like windows, it became known as a bubble car, a name also given to other similar vehicles.

The BMW Isetta widely differed from the Iso model. Although the major elements of the Italian design remained intact, BMW re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. BMW changed the powerplant to a one-cylinder, four-stroke, 247 cc motorcycle engine of their own manufacture which generated 12 PS (8.8 kW)

BMW Isetta 300 – A change in German regulations encouraged BMW to revise their Isetta microcars. In February 1956 a 300cc engine was introduced. The engineers enlarged the single cylinder to a 72 mm (2.8 in) bore and 73 mm (2.9 in) stroke, which gave a displacement of exactly 298 cc; at the same time, they raised the compression ratio from 6.8 to 7.0:1. As a result, the engine power output rose to 13 PS (9.6 kW) at 5200 rpm, and the torque rose to 18.4 N⋅m (13.6 ft⋅lbf) at 4600 rpm. The maximum speed remained at 85 km/h (53 mph), yet there was a marked increase in flexibility, chiefly noticeable on gradients.

This Schuco 1/87 (HO) scale model is a replica of a BMW Isetta “Feuerwehr” Fire Department.

This model makes for a wonderful addition to your diecast car collection or diorama.