1963 NSU 1000 C

The 1000 C is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) car with a rear placed engine, sold by NSU. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 1 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) at 5500 rpm and 69 N·m (51 lb·ft/7 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. Power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. The NSU 1000 C weighs a claimed 640 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed stated is 130 km/h, which is 81 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3785 mm
Weight
640 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
130 km/h / 81 mph

1963 NSU 1000 C specifications

1963 NSU 1000 C data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1257 mm	49.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1257 mm	49.5 inches
Length	3785 mm	149 inches
Width	1485 mm	58.5 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	640 kg	1411 lb
Weight distribution	41.6% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	NSU
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1 litre 996 cc (60.78 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	69 × 66.6 mm 2.72 × 2.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	29.9 kW/litre 40.7 ps/litre 40.2 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	69.28 Nm/litre 0.84 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	870.6 kPa (126.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	249 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	12 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	20.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 63.37 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 46.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 62.5 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.46 kg/kW 35.84 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	rear
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	I.CS.STA.
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	1.1
Final drive ratio	3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	73062
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 NSU 1000 C added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.