| Auto Union 1000 Sp | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Auto Union AG |
| Production | 1958-1965 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Coupe |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Auto Union 1000, DKW Monza |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | straight-3 (981 cc.) |
| Transmission | 4-gear manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 4,170 mm (164.2 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,325 mm (52.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | DKW 3=6 Coupé DKW 3=6 Roadster |
| Successor | Audi 100 Coupé S |
The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union beginning in 1958. It was equipped with a 981cc two-stroke 3-cylinder engine producing 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp). 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced between 1958 and 1965. In 1959, 50 models were produced with a 1,280cc two-stroke V6 engine.[1] The car takes strong styling cues from the Ford Thunderbird.[2]
Gallery
Coupé
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Roadster
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1000 Sp Badge
Technical specifications
| Model | 1000 Sp Coupé | 1000 Sp Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Years of production | 1958 — 1965 | 1961 — 1965 |
| Units built | 5,004 | 1,640 |
| Number of cylinders | in-line three-cylinder | |
| Engine capacity (cc) | 981 | |
| Engine power | 55 PS (40 kW) at 4500 rpm | |
| Torque | 93.2 Nm at 3000 rpm | |
| Transmission | 4-gear. Manual transmission | |
| Drive unit | front | |
| Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 22 seconds | |
| Tires | 155 x 15 | |
| Weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb). | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 51 L. | |
| Maximum speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) | |
| Average fuel consumption | 10.2 L. | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Auto Union 1000 SP V6 6=12: una obra en dos tiempos | Coches Clásicos". Autopista.es. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
- ↑ Tegler, Jan (2004-11-07). "1960 Auto Union 1000 SP: The Baby Thunderbird". Autoweek. Hearst Digital Media. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
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