1969 Melkus RS1000 specifications

1969 Melkus RS1000 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2450 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1340 mm 52.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4000 mm 157.5 inches
Width 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Height 1070 mm 42.1 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 850 kg 1874 lb
Weight distribution 43.5% front
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Wartburg
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 3
Capacity 1 litre
993 cc
(60.597 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73.5 × 78 mm
2.89 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear two stroke (TS)
0 valves per cylinder
0 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 4500 rpm
maximum torque 118 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 52.6 kW/litre
71.5 ps/litre
70.5 bhp/litre
1.16 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 118.83 Nm/litre
1.44 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 746.6 kPa (108.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 331 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
83.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.41 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.28 kg/kW
27.2 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 mid
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 155 SR 13
Tyres rear 155 SR 13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID75823
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 10.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1969 Melkus RS1000 added 2001-02-19.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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