1958 AWZ-Zwickau Trabant P 50 specifications

1958 AWZ-Zwickau Trabant P 50 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2019 mm 79.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1199 mm 47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1219 mm 48 inches
Length 3376 mm 132.9 inches
Width 1501 mm 59.1 inches
Height 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 600 kg 1323 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 2
Capacity 0.5 litre
500 cc
(30.512 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 73 mm
2.6 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
maximum power output 18.3 PS (18 bhp) (13.4 kW)
at 3750 rpm
maximum torque 45 Nm (33.2 ft·lb) (4.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 26.8 kW/litre
36.5 ps/litre
36 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 90 Nm/litre
1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.7:1
Fuel system 1 carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 565.5 kPa (82 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 250 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
30.42 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
22.37 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
30 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
44.7 kg/kW
74.67 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 unknown
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.TL.
Rear suspension SwAxle.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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID17457
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 AWZ-Zwickau Trabant P 50 added 1997-06-08.
Last modified 2013-02-28.