1961 DKW Junior

The DKW Junior is a front wheel drive road car, with its engine placed in the front, and a saloon (sedan) body. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.7 litre, two stroke 3 cylinder. In this application it develops 34 bhp (34.5 PS/25.4 kW) of power at 4300 rpm, and maximum torque of 64 N·m (47 lb·ft/6.5 kgm) at 2500 rpm. The quoted weight at the kerb is 673 kg. The DKW Junior is said to be able to manage a maxiumum speed of 113 km/h, or 70 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3975 mm
Weight
673 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
3, Straight
Power
34.5 PS / 34 bhp / 25.4 kW @ 4300 rpm
Torque
64 Nm / 47 ft.lb / 6.5 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 31.4 s
Top speed
113 km/h / 70 mph

1961 DKW Junior specifications

1961 DKW Junior data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2172 mm	85.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1181 mm	46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1022 mm	40.2 inches
Length	3975 mm	156.5 inches
Width	1562 mm	61.5 inches
Height	1435 mm	56.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.83
Kerb weight	673 kg	1484 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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	34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW) at 4300 rpm
maximum torque	64 Nm (47 ft·lb) (6.5 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output	34.2 kW/litre 46.5 ps/litre 45.9 bhp/litre 0.75 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	86.37 Nm/litre 1.04 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	542.7 kPa (78.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Other
Unitary capacity	247 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	17.2 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	31.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	113 km/h (70 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 51.22 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 37.67 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 50.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 26.54 kg/kW 44.34 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	unknown
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio	0.94
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	41481
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	8.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 DKW Junior added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.