1960 NSU Sport Prinz specifications

1960 NSU Sport Prinz data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerBertone
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 3560 mm 140.2 inches
Width 1448 mm 57 inches
Height 1215 mm 47.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 556 kg 1226 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
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 30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque 45 Nm (33.2 ft·lb) (4.6 kgm)
at 3250 rpm
Specific output 37.4 kW/litre
50.9 ps/litre
50.2 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 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 23.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.71 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
53.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.85 kg/kW
41.51 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension SwAx.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 4.40 x 12
Tyres rear 4.40 x 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 ID11671
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1960 NSU Sport Prinz added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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