(1954 model)
| Marque (make) | Auto-Union | Issued from | 1954 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DKW 40S | Issued until | |
| Serie | DKW | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Auto-Union | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | ||
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3962 mm / 156.0 in / 156.0 in | Ground clearance | 184 mm / 7.2 in / 7.2 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 2.08 |
| Height | 1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 699 kg / 1541 lb / 1541 lb |
| Wheelbase | 1905 mm / 75.0 in / 75.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1181 mm / 46.5 in / 46.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1200 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 in | Fuel capacity | 34 l / 7.5 UK gal / 9.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 0 |
| Engine Manufacturer | DKW | Valves per cylinder | 0 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 68.0 mm / 2.68 in / 2.68 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 68.0 mm / 2.68 in / 2.68 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.00 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 741 cm3 / 45.2 cu in / 45.2 cu in | |
| Cam Design | two stroke | Unitary capacity | 247.00 cm3/cylinder / 15.073 cu in/cylinder / 15.073 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 25.4 kW / 34.5 hp / 34.5 hp at 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm / 4300 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 64.0 Nm / 47.2 lbft / 47.2 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 25.0 kW / 34.0 bhp / 34.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 45.9 kW/l / 1.023 bhp/cu in / 1.023 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 86.37 Nm/l / 0.755 lbft/cu in / 0.755 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.94 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 48.64 kW/ton / 66.13 bhp/ton / 66.13 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 2.25 | Turning circle | 10.00 m / 32.81 ft / 32.81 ft |
| Suspension front | I.TB. | Suspension rear | I.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.20-12 | Tyres rear | 5.20-12 |
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 in | Brake diameter rear | 181 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Auto-Union DKW 40S
