1960 Auto-Union 1000 specifications

1960 Auto-Union 1000 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1346 mm 53 inches
Length 4216 mm 166 inches
Width 1689 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1467 mm 57.8 inches
Ground clearance 171 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 902 kg 1989 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Auto-Union
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 1 litre
980 cc
(59.803 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 76 mm
2.91 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.97
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)

Specific output
(Net)
33.5 kW/litre
45.5 ps/litre
44.9 bhp/litre
0.74 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 326.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
49.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.49 kg/kW
45.92 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.TL.W.
Rear suspension LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 4.31
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID73810
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 Auto-Union 1000 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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