1963 NSU 1000 LS

This car has a saloon type body with a rear located engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The NSU 1000 LS's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1 litre, single overhead camshaft 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 43 bhp (43.6 PS/32.1 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 70 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.1 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. The NSU 1000 LS weighs a claimed 620 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3785 mm
Weight
620 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
43.6 PS / 43 bhp / 32.1 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
70 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.1 kgm @ 2000 rpm

1963 NSU 1000 LS specifications

1963 NSU 1000 LS 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)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1232 mm	48.5 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	620 kg	1367 lb
Weight distribution
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	43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	70 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.1 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	32.2 kW/litre 43.8 ps/litre 43.2 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	70.28 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	883.2 kPa (128.1 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 70.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 51.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 69.35 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.34 kg/kW 32.3 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
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.16
general
Carfolio.com ID	69542
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 NSU 1000 LS added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.