1957 Zündapp Janus

The Janus is a motor car from Zündapp, with rear wheel drive, a mid located engine and a 2 door saloon body style. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 0.2 litre capacity. This unit features two stroke valve gear, 1 cylinder layout,. It develops 14 bhp (14.2 PS/10.4 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 21.1 N·m (15.6 lb·ft/2.2 kgm). The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. The quoted kerb weight is 425 kg. The Zündapp Janus is claimed to achieve a maxiumum speed of 80 km/h or 50 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
2890 mm
Weight
425 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.2 litre
Cylinders
1
Power
14.2 PS / 14 bhp / 10.4 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
21.1 Nm / 15.6 ft.lb / 2.2 kgm
Top speed
80 km/h / 50 mph

1957 Zündapp Janus specifications

1957 Zündapp Janus data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1825 mm	71.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1150 mm	45.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1180 mm	46.5 inches
Length	2890 mm	113.8 inches
Width	1410 mm	55.5 inches
Height	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.58
Kerb weight	425 kg	937 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	1
Capacity	0.2 litre 247 cc (15.073 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	67 × 70 mm 2.64 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.96
Valve gear	two stroke (TS) 0 valves per cylinder 0 valves in total
maximum power output	14.2 PS (14 bhp) (10.4 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	21.1 Nm (15.6 ft·lb) (2.2 kgm)
Specific output	42.3 kW/litre 57.5 ps/litre 56.7 bhp/litre 0.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	85.43 Nm/litre 1.03 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.8:1
Fuel system	1 Bing carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	536.7 kPa (77.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	247 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	80 km/h (50 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 33.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 24.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.02 kW/kg 32.94 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 40.71 kg/kW 68 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	mid
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	9.40 m
Front suspension	I.
Rear suspension	I.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	4.40 x 12
Tyres rear	4.40 x 12
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.69
general
Carfolio.com ID	89672
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	2.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1957 Zündapp Janus added 2006-01-22. Last modified 2013-02-28.