1964 Trabant 601

The 601 is a car from Trabant, with front wheel drive, a front located engine and a saloon (sedan) body style. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 0.6 litre, two stroke 2 cylinder. In this application it has an output of 30 bhp (30.4 PS/22.4 kW) of power at 4200 rpm at 3000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission. The claimed weight at the kerb is 615 kg. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3555 mm
Weight
615 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
30.4 PS / 30 bhp / 22.4 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
Unknown @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1964 Trabant 601 specifications

1964 Trabant 601 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2020 mm	79.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1206 mm	47.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1255 mm	49.4 inches
Length	3555 mm	140 inches
Width	1505 mm	59.3 inches
Height	1440 mm	56.7 inches
Ground clearance	155 mm	6.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.76
Kerb weight	615 kg	1356 lb
Weight distribution	45% front
fuel tank capacity	24.1 litres	5.3 [6.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 594 cc (36.248 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 73 mm 2.83 × 2.87 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	two stroke (TS)
maximum power output (SAE)	30.4 PS (30 bhp) (22.4 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	at 3000 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	37.7 kW/litre 51.2 ps/litre 50.5 bhp/litre 0.83 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.6:1
Fuel system	1 BVF carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	297 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	22.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 49.46 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 48.78 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.49 kg/kW 45.92 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	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.TL.
Rear suspension	I.SwSemiAx.SE.
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	1.03
Final drive ratio	4.33
general
Carfolio.com ID	72061
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1964 Trabant 601 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.