Messerschmitt KR175

Messerschmitt KR175
Overview
ManufacturerMesserschmitt
Also calledKabineneroller, Karo
Mivalino (license-built in Italy)[1]
Production1953–1955
AssemblyRegensburg, Germany
Brescia, Italy (under license)[1]
DesignerFritz Fend
Body and chassis
ClassMicrocar
Body style1-door coupe
LayoutRear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformMesserschmitt Kabinenroller
DoorsCanopy
RelatedMesserschmitt KR200
FMR Tg500
Powertrain
EngineFichtel & Sachs two-stroke single cylinder, pull start or optional electric start[2]
TransmissionFour forward speeds, sequential, unsynchronized.[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2.029 m (6 ft 7.9 in)[3]
Length2.820 m (9 ft 3.0 in)[3]
Width1.220 m (4 ft 0 in)[3]
Height1.200 m (3 ft 11.2 in)[3]
Curb weight220 kg (485 lb)[3]
Chronology
PredecessorFend Flitzer
SuccessorMesserschmitt KR200

The Messerschmitt KR175 microcar (1953–1955) was the first vehicle built by Messerschmitt under its 1952 agreement with Fritz Fend. In concept, although not in actual design, it was, in principle, a development of the Fend Flitzer invalid carriage. Approximately 15,000 were built before it was replaced by the Messerschmitt KR200 in 1955.[4]

  1. ^ a b Microcar Museum: 1954 Mivalino
  2. ^ a b Wagner, p.166
  3. ^ a b c d e Wagner, p.167
  4. ^ Microcar Museum: 1954 Messerschmitt KR175