(1959 model)
| Marque (make) | Auto-Union | Issued from | 1959 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DKW 900 | Issued until | |
| Serie | DKW | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Auto-Union | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4324 mm / 170.2 in / 170.2 in | Ground clearance | 203 mm / 8.0 in / 8.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1695 mm / 66.7 in / 66.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.76 |
| Height | 1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 941 kg / 2075 lb / 2075 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2451 mm / 96.5 in / 96.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1289 mm / 50.7 in / 50.7 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1351 mm / 53.2 in / 53.2 in | Fuel capacity | 46 l / 10.0 UK gal / 12.0 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 | 71.0 mm / 2.80 in / 2.80 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.93 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 903 cm3 / 55.1 cu in / 55.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | two stroke | Unitary capacity | 301.00 cm3/cylinder / 18.368 cu in/cylinder / 18.368 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 29.8 kW / 40.5 hp / 40.5 hp at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 77.0 Nm / 56.8 lbft / 56.8 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 29.4 kW / 40.0 bhp / 40.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 44.3 kW/l / 0.987 bhp/cu in / 0.987 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 85.27 Nm/l / 0.746 lbft/cu in / 0.746 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.92 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.70 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 42.51 kW/ton / 57.80 bhp/ton / 57.80 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 | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.TL. | Suspension rear | I.TL. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Auto-Union DKW 900
