NSU Prinz III

The NSU Prinz III is a saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a rear positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Its 2 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 0.6 litres. For this model it provides power and torque figures of 23 bhp (23.3 PS/17.2 kW) at 4600 rpm and 41 Nm (30.2 lbft/4.2 kgm) at 2250 rpm respectively. The engine powers the wheels via a 4 speed manual set of gears. Its claimed weight at the kerb is 513 kg.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3143 mm
Weight
513 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
23.3 PS / 23 bhp / 17.2 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
41 Nm / 30.2 ft.lb / 4.2 kgm @ 2250 rpm

NSU Prinz III specifications

NSU Prinz III 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	1419 mm	55.9 inches
Height	1370 mm	53.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	513 kg	1131 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 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	23.3 PS (23 bhp) (17.2 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	41 Nm (30.2 ft·lb) (4.2 kgm) at 2250 rpm
Specific output	29.4 kW/litre 40 ps/litre 39.5 bhp/litre 0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	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
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 45.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 33.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 44.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.91 kg/kW 49.96 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.
Rear suspension	SwAx.CS.
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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	11682
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
NSU Prinz III added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.