After World War II, manufacturer Messerschmitt – known for the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter aircraft – was no longer allowed to build aircraft. That is why the company decided to focus on prefab houses and small vehicles. In the 1950s, not many Europeans could afford a car. That’s why bubble cars were so popular back then. They were economical, inexpensive and offered more protection from the elements than a motorcycle or moped.
Well-known examples of the dwarf cars are the BMW Isetta, the Heinkel Kabine, the Zündapp Janus and the Messerschmitt KR. The latter was a three-wheeler, with space for two passengers behind each other under an airplane-like cockpit cover. It was built from 1953 to 1964 and was powered by a two-stroke single-cylinder engine. Remarkable: there was no round handlebar in the Messerschmitt, but a kind of control stick, which only needed very small movements to turn the front wheels completely to the left or to the right.
The German company Messerschmitt-Werke specializes in Kabinenrollers and is now bringing the KR back to the market. The mini car is available in two variants: as the KR 202 (with 125 cc four-stroke single cylinder and 7.3 hp) and as the KR E-5000 (with a 6.8 hp electric motor). The latter is equipped with a tiny 1.4 kWh battery, which supplies you with enough electricity for a range of up to 80 kilometers. Charging is not that fast. The battery needs 4 to 6 hours on power to get full again.
Both versions of the Messerschmitt KR have a top speed of 90 km / h. They weigh around 200 kilos. Modern additions include LED headlights, disc brakes, adjustable suspension and a lightweight fiberglass body. You can order the electric KR E-5000 with an extra battery for more range. The Messerschmitt KR 202 can be ordered from 10,950 euros, excluding taxes. For the E-5000 you have to bring 12,950 euros.
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