1958 DKW 600

The DKW 600 is a 2 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a front located engine driving through the front wheels. Power is supplied by a two stroke, 0.7 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder motor that produces power and torque figures of 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) at 4200 rpm and 57 N·m (42 lb·ft/5.8 kgm) respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox supplies the power to the driven wheels. Its maximum speed claimed is 109 km/h, which is 68 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
57 Nm / 42 ft.lb / 5.8 kgm
Top speed
109 km/h / 68 mph

1958 DKW 600 specifications

1958 DKW 600 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	DKW
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.7 litre 671 cc (40.947 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76 × 74 mm 2.99 × 2.91 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.03
Valve gear	two stroke (TS) 0 valves per cylinder 0 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	57 Nm (42 ft·lb) (5.8 kgm)
Specific output (SAE)	33.3 kW/litre 45.3 ps/litre 44.7 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	84.95 Nm/litre 1.03 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.25:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	533.7 kPa (77.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	335.5 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	109 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.TB.
Rear suspension	LA.TA.TB.
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 ID	109582
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1958 DKW 600 added 2003-05-02. Last modified 2013-02-28.