The Isar was the company's first attempt of to build a "regular size" automobile. The prototype was introduced at the IAA in September 1957. This prototype was shown with front wheel drive, a concept, which was later abandoned.
From the beginning this model was called the "Large Goggomobil". Only since 1959 in conjunction with the introduction of the station wagon model was the name changed to "Isar". Since August of the same year, also the first design changes appeared. There was a larger rear window, larger rear lights, a higher roofline and doubled-up bumpers.
A total of 86,943 "Isars" were produced between 1958 and 1965 of which 14,275 cars were the station wagon models. By far most models used the 700cc motor. The prices in Germany were between US$1,080 and US$1,240.
GLAS Isar T 600
Sedan, 2 doors (also K = Station Wagon, (Kombi) 3 doors), air/forced air cooled 2 cylinder, 4 cycle boxer motor, 584 cc, 19 DIN Hp, Dynastart, full synchronized 4-speed manual transmission, single disk dry clutch, rear wheel drive, all steel unibody construction, independent front wheel suspension and fixed axle in the rear, hydraulic drum brakes all around, 6 volt electrical system, length: 3455mm, width: 1470mm, height: 1380mm (Station Wagon: height: 1395mm), wheelbase: 2000mm, track: 1200 front + 1170mm rear, tires 5.20 - 12 (since March 1963 5.50-12), curb weight: 650kg (Station Wagon 720kg), GVWR: 1000kg (Station Wagon 1020kg), top speed: 98km/h, fuel consumption: 5.4 liter/100km, tank capacity: 40 liter
GLAS Isar T 700
Sedan, 2 doors (also K = Station Wagon (Kombi) 3 doors), air/forced air cooled 2 cylinder, 4 cycle boxer motor, 688 cc, 30 DIN Hp, Dynastart, full synchronized 4-speed manual transmission, single disk dry clutch, rear wheel drive, all steel unibody construction, independent front wheel suspension and fixed axle in the rear, hydraulic drum brakes all around, 6 volt electrical system, length: 3455mm, width: 1470mm, height: 1380mm (Station Wagon: height: 1390mm), wheelbase: 2000mm, track: 1200 front + 1170mm rear, tires 5.20 - 12 (since March 1963 5.50-12), curb weight: 650kg (Station Wagon 720kg), GVWR: 1000kg (Station Wagon 1020kg), top speed: 110 km/h, fuel consumption: 5.4 liter/100km, tank capacity: 40 liter
