1961 NSU Prinz IV

The Prinz IV is a rear wheel drive saloon passenger car with a rear mounted engine, sold by NSU. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.6 litre capacity. This unit features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 2 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 45 N·m (33.2 lb·ft/4.6 kgm) at 3250 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. With a stated kerb weight of 565 kg, the NSU Prinz IV manages to cover the 0-60 mph dash in 27.7 seconds and the standing quarter mile in 23.6 seconds. Maximum speed claimed is 116 km/h, which is 72 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3440 mm
Weight
565 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
45 Nm / 33.2 ft.lb / 4.6 kgm @ 3250 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 27.7 s
Top speed
116 km/h / 72 mph

1961 NSU Prinz IV specifications

1961 NSU Prinz IV data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2040 mm	80.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1230 mm	48.4 inches
Length	3440 mm	135.4 inches
Width	1486 mm	58.5 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	565 kg	1246 lb
Weight distribution	44% front
fuel tank capacity	37.1 litres	8.2 [9.8] 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 598 cc (36.492 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	76 × 66 mm 2.99 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.15
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	45 Nm (33.2 ft·lb) (4.6 kgm) at 3250 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	37.4 kW/litre 50.9 ps/litre 50.2 bhp/litre 0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	75.25 Nm/litre 0.91 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 Bi carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	945.6 kPa (137.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	299 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	27.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.6 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	116 km/h (72 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 53.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 53.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.26 kg/kW 42.19 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
Turning circle	8.80 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.SwSemiAx.W.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	135-12
Tyres rear	135-12
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.52
general
Carfolio.com ID	69685
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	7.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 NSU Prinz IV added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.