West Germany · First production year · 1955

Messerschmitt KR200 Kabinenroller

Two people sat one behind the other under a clear canopy, making this three-wheeler feel halfway between a scooter and a tiny airplane cockpit.

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Exterior · Photo shows Exact KR200 and 1955 model year; photographed with a matching-period Elan trailer, which is not part of the profile vehicle.. Exact KR200 and 1955 model year; photographed with a matching-period Elan trailer, which is not part of the profile vehicle.
1955 Messerschmitt KR200 Kabinenroller · Lothar Spurzem · CC BY-SA 2.0 DE

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A place in vehicle history

More than a set of wheels.

Aircraft engineer Fritz Fend first created compact invalid vehicles, then developed the Kabinenroller with Messerschmitt. The improved KR200 arrived in 1955 with a larger 191 cc Sachs engine and a revised body. Its tandem seats kept the body narrow, while a canopy hinged aside to let both occupants climb in.

Look a little closer.

KR stands for Kabinenroller—literally 'cabin scooter.'

Photos show an example of the model or generation. The pictured vehicle’s year, equipment, or modifications can differ from the specification described here.

Why the seats form a line

Putting the passenger behind the driver makes the body exceptionally narrow without forcing either person onto a tiny side seat. The museum's 1955 car preserves the signature tandem seating, cockpit-style roof and direct steering that made the Kabinenroller instantly recognizable.

Source: Rahmi M. Koç Museum · Messerschmitt 1955 ↗

A bigger engine than the KR175

The KR200 replaced the earlier 175 cc model. The German Messerschmitt Club dates production from February 1955 to January 1964 and lists the launch car's 191 cc Sachs two-stroke, 10.2 PS output and four-speed gearbox. This profile does not mix in the KR201 roadster body.

Source: Messerschmitt Club Deutschland · KR200 technical data ↗

Where these facts come from

Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 30, 2026.

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