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Mi-Val assembled the KR175s in [[Brescia]], [[Italy]], using components imported from Messerschmitt ‘bubblecar’ but with their own 172cc two-stroke engine installed. These cars were sold as the Mi-Val ''Mivalino''. | Mi-Val assembled the KR175s in [[Brescia]], [[Italy]], using components imported from Messerschmitt ‘bubblecar’ but with their own 172cc two-stroke engine installed. These cars were sold as the Mi-Val ''Mivalino''. | ||
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| + | ==Use in popular culture== | ||
| + | * The car was used as a "personal transporter" for the character of Sam Lowry in the [[cult film]] ''[[Brazil (film)|Brazil]]''. The car appeared to be powered by a small jet engine. In the film the car was destroyed by fire. However this vehicle may be at best, a kr175/200 hybrid with additional non production parts added for the film. The front fender is very similar to one used on a KR200 that featured in the cult Swedish TV series '' [[Kenny Starfighter]]''(1997). Cousin Itt drives one in the 1991 film ''[[The Addams Family]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Data== | ||
| + | * Configuration: mid (rear) engine, rear drive | ||
| + | * Seating, front/rear: 1/1 | ||
| + | * Weather protection: [[Vehicle canopy|bubble canopy]] coupe, convertible or open roadster | ||
| + | * Heating/air conditioning: none/none | ||
| + | * Engine type: Fichtel & Sachs, 1 cylinder, 2 stroke | ||
| + | * Displacement: 174 cc | ||
| + | * Bore x stroke— 62 x 58 mm | ||
| + | * Compression: 6.8:1 | ||
| + | * Power: 9.0hp @ 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): 2.820m}/1.220m/1.200m | ||
| + | * Wheelbase: 2.030m | ||
| + | * Track, front/rear: 0.920m/0 m. | ||
| + | * Weight, empty/full load (kg): 210kg/360kg | ||
| + | * Fuel consumption: 3.7 L/100 km} | ||
| + | * Top speed: 80km/h | ||
| + | * Years built: 1953 to 1955 | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 27 December 2008
Metalmeccanica Italiana Valtrompio s.p.a. or Mi-Val started out as a manufacturer of machine tools and built (mainly lightweight) motorcycles from 1950 to circa 1967. The firm produced its own engines, both two-strokes and four-strokes, some of the latter featuring twin overhead camshafts, and supplied power units to Norman for its Nippy III moped.
Mi-Val Mivalino
Mi-Val assembled the KR175s in Brescia, Italy, using components imported from Messerschmitt ‘bubblecar’ but with their own 172cc two-stroke engine installed. These cars were sold as the Mi-Val Mivalino.
Use in popular culture
- The car was used as a "personal transporter" for the character of Sam Lowry in the cult film Brazil. The car appeared to be powered by a small jet engine. In the film the car was destroyed by fire. However this vehicle may be at best, a kr175/200 hybrid with additional non production parts added for the film. The front fender is very similar to one used on a KR200 that featured in the cult Swedish TV series Kenny Starfighter(1997). Cousin Itt drives one in the 1991 film The Addams Family.
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 cc
- Bore x stroke— 62 x 58 mm
- Compression: 6.8:1
- Power: 9.0hp @ 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): 2.820m}/1.220m/1.200m
- Wheelbase: 2.030m
- Track, front/rear: 0.920m/0 m.
- Weight, empty/full load (kg): 210kg/360kg
- Fuel consumption: 3.7 L/100 km}
- Top speed: 80km/h
- Years built: 1953 to 1955
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