The Messerschmitt KR175 (1953–1955) was the first version of the Fend Flitzer that was a "full sized" microcar. 19,668 were sold before the model was changed to the Messerschmitt KR200, in 1956. Data
- Configuration: mid (rear) engine, rear drive
- Seating, front/rear: 1/1
- Weather protection: bubble canopy coupe, convertible or open roadster
- Heating/air conditioning: none/none
- Engine type: Fichtel & Sachs, 1 cylinder, 2 stroke
- Displacement: 174 cm3
- Bore x stroke— 62 x 58 mm
- Compression: 6.8:1
- Power: 9.0 hp @ 5,250 rpm
- Cooling: air, with fan
- Starter: kick starter, later Dynastart
- Drive: 4 speed and chain to single rear wheel
- Brakes: 3 wheel
- Wheel size: 4.00 by 8 in
- Dimensions (length/width/height) (m): 2.820/1.220/1.200
- Wheelbase: 2.030 m
- Track, front/rear: 0.920/0 m.
- Weight, empty/full load (kg): 210/360 kg.
- Fuel consumption: 3.7 l/100 km, 63.5 mi./U.S. gal.
- Top speed: 80 km/h (50 mi/h)
- Years built: 1953 to 1955
- Number built: 15,000 (19,668 from another source)
- Price : DM 2,100.00
Category:Microcars
Category:Three-wheeled motor vehicles
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