1965 DKW F12

The F12 is a front wheel drive saloon road car with a front mounted engine, from DKW. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.9 litre capacity. This unit features two stroke valve gear, 3 cylinder layout,. It produces 44 bhp (44.6 PS/32.8 kW) of power at 4500 rpm, and maximum torque of 78 N·m (58 lb·ft/8 kgm) at 2500 rpm. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The quoted kerb weight is 1140 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 127 km/h, which is 79 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3968 mm
Weight
1140 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.9 litre
Cylinders
3, Straight
Power
44.6 PS / 44 bhp / 32.8 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm / 58 ft.lb / 8 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 24 s
Top speed
127 km/h / 79 mph

1965 DKW F12 specifications

1965 DKW F12 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
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	1453 mm	57.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	1140 kg	2513 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	44.6 PS (44 bhp) (32.8 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	78 Nm (58 ft·lb) (8 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output	36.9 kW/litre 50.2 ps/litre 49.5 bhp/litre 0.81 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	Water
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	24 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	127 km/h (79 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 39.13 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 28.78 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 38.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 34.74 kg/kW 58.04 lb/bhp
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	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 ID	759066
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1965 DKW F12 added 2022-08-10. Last modified 2022-08-10.