A New Isetta May Be on The Way
BMW may be offering a redesign of its iconic postwar microcar, the Isetta, to compete with contemporary micros such as the Smart and the Fiat 500. The original Isetta was powered by a rear-mounted motorcycle engine that delivered about 12 horsepower, and on the base model the only door was its swing-away nose panel. Modern safety regs would prohibit this front-entry design, but the new Isetta would retain the egg-shaped silhouette of the original. The redesign is only in the earliest conceptual stages at the moment, and BMW may not make a decision on it until 2010.
on January 20, 2008 on 12:49 am
The new BMW Isetta a great concept car, great looker and its now the right time to release it. I want one, let it happen, please.
on March 12, 2008 on 1:06 am
I have 99 down on a smart. And would put 99 down on a Isetta in a heart beat.
on April 24, 2008 on 8:48 am
Hey, no need for BMW to come with a Smart two-seat competitor. If you know what I mean. Someone already did the sensible thinking for them. It was showcased at the Detroit Auto Show. This three-seater (!) promises to be more fuel-efficient, more comfortable and safer than that little Smart car. Check it out!
on June 2, 2008 on 11:12 pm
Love it! Now cut the doors into the midpoint of the roof and pivot them forward for entry which is great for the handicapped ease of entry and very sexy for the car crazy.