1963 DKW F12 specifications

1963 DKW F12 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2250 mm 88.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Length 3968 mm 156.2 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height 1448 mm 57 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 750 kg 1653 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 33 litres 7.3 [8.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer DKW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 0.9 litre
889 cc
(54.25 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74.5 × 68 mm
2.93 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.1
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output 39.5 PS (39 bhp) (29.1 kW)
at 4300 rpm
maximum torque 78 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8 kgm)
at 2250 rpm
Specific output 32.7 kW/litre
44.5 ps/litre
43.9 bhp/litre
0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 87.74 Nm/litre
1.06 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 40 CIB carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 551.3 kPa (80 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 296.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 25 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 124 km/h (77 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
52.72 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
38.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
25.79 kg/kW
43.08 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 2.750
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4J x 13
Wheel size rear 4J x 13
Tyres front 5.50-13
Tyres rear 5.50-13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter 270 mm
Rear brake diameter 200 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.94
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID46629
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1963 DKW F12 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-08-10.

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