1954 Auto-Union DKW 40S specifications

1954 Auto-Union DKW 40S data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1905 mm 75 inches
Track/tread (front) 1181 mm 46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Length 3962 mm 156 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance 184 mm 7.2 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 2.08
Kerb weight 699 kg 1541 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 34.1 litres 7.5 [9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer DKW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 0.7 litre
741 cc
(45.219 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 68 mm
2.68 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW)
at 4300 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
64 Nm (47 ft·lb) (6.5 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
34.2 kW/litre
46.5 ps/litre
45.9 bhp/litre
0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
86.37 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.2:1
Fuel system 1 So caarb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 542.7 kPa (78.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 247 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
49.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
36.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
48.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
27.57 kg/kW
46.05 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
turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle 10.00 m
Front suspension I.TB.
Rear suspension I.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.20-12
Tyres rear 5.20-12
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 200 mm
Rear brake diameter 181 mm
Braked area 1142 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.94
Final drive ratio 3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID94270
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 8.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Auto-Union DKW 40S added 2002-05-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.