1959 NSU Prinz II

The Prinz II is an automobile from NSU, with rear wheel drive, a rear mounted engine and a saloon (sedan) body style. The 2 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.6 litres. It develops power and torque figures of 20 bhp (20.3 PS/14.9 kW) at 4600 rpm and 41 Nm (30.2 lbft/4.2 kgm) at 2250 rpm respectively. A 4 speed manual gearbox transmits the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a stated 505 kg at the kerb. Top stated speed is 109 km/h, which equates to 68 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3143 mm
Weight
505 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
20.3 PS / 20 bhp / 14.9 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
41 Nm / 30.2 ft.lb / 4.2 kgm @ 2250 rpm
Top speed
109 km/h / 68 mph

1959 NSU Prinz II specifications

1959 NSU Prinz II data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2000 mm	78.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1200 mm	47.2 inches
Length	3143 mm	123.7 inches
Width	1422 mm	56 inches
Height	1372 mm	54 inches
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	505 kg	1113 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	25 litres	5.5 [6.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	NSU
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 583 cc (35.577 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 66 mm 2.95 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.14
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	20.3 PS (20 bhp) (14.9 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	41 Nm (30.2 ft·lb) (4.2 kgm) at 2250 rpm
Specific output (Net)	25.6 kW/litre 34.8 ps/litre 34.3 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	70.33 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 Bi carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	883.7 kPa (128.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	291.5 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	109 km/h (68 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 40.15 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 29.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 39.6 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 33.86 kg/kW 56.56 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.500
Turning circle	8.20 m
Front suspension	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	SwAx.CS.
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	4.5
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	73898
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1959 NSU Prinz II added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.