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Engine

 

 

Type:   Air cooled, Two Stroke parallel twin

Bore x stroke:   2.83 x 2.87 in.

Displacement:   36 cu in, 595 cc

Comp. Ratio:   8.0:1

Emissions Control:  None

Valve Gear:   None (1)

Power:   27hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque:   38lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm

Redline:   5000 rpm

 

Drivetrain

Transmission:   4 speed, column shift manual

Final Drive Ratio:   4.33:1

Gear Ratio Max Speed

1   4.08:1   19 mph

2   2.32:1   32 mph

3   1.52:1   48 mph

4   1.03:1   62 mph

R   3.83:1

 

Dimensions (shown in millimeters)

 

 

 

Wheelbase:   79.5 in.

Track F/R:   47.5 / 49.4 in.

Length:  138.2 in.

Width:   59.3 in.   (59.5 in.)

Height:   56.7 in.   (57.9 in.)

Ground Clearance:   6.1 in.

Curb Weight:   1355 lbs   (1433 lbs)

Weight dist:   59 / 41 %   (56 / 44 %)

Fuel Capacity:   6.4 gal.

Oil Capacity:   None (2)

Water Capacity:   None (3)

 

Chassis / Body

 

Type:   Unit construction

Body Material:   Steel frame with Dyroplast panels

 

    

Interrior

 

Volume, front:   ~50 cu ft

Volume, rear:   ~40cu ft.

Trunk space:   ~10 cu ft.

Front seats:   Low back bucket recliner

Type:   Ratchet

General comfort:   good

Fore-aft support:   good

Lateral support:   good

 

Suspension

 

Front:   Ind. lower A-arm, transverse leaf spring

Rear:   Ind. lower A-arm, transverse leaf spring

 

Steering

Type:   Rack and pinion

Turns, lock - lock:   3.2

Turning Circle:   ~30 ft.

 

Brakes

Type, front:   Drum

Type Front:   Drum

Power assist:   None

 

Wheels and Tires

Wheel size:   4 x 13 in. 

Bolt pattern:   4 x 160mm

Wheel type:   steel

Tire Size:   145-75R13

Tire pressure:   35 / 35 psi

 

Test Results (4)

Zero to 30 mph:   5.0

Zero to 40 mph:   9.1

Zero to 50 mph:   16.3

Zero to 60 mph:   30.3

Zero to 70 mph:   NA

Standing 1/4 mile:   22.5 @ 56 mph

Top Speed:   62 mph

 

Braking (4)

50-0 mph: ~100 ft.

Modulation:     Good

Fade:   Minimal

Front rear balance:   Good

 

Handling (4)

Roadholding, 300' dia. skidpad:   0.76 g

Understeer:    Minimal

 

Fuel Economy (5)

Est city:   26 mpg

Est highway:   34 mpg

 

Original cost: 14000 East German Marks

 

 

 

 

 

Notes:

(1) The two-stroke engine does not use driven valves, they are pressure operated directly by the combustion chamber.

(2) The two-stroke engine has no oil sump, filter or pump. The oil is mixed with the gas 50:1  (like an outboard engine) for lubrication.

(3) The engine is air cooled, just like classic air cooled Porsches, and has no coolant, radiator or water pump.

(4) All test results are approximate.

(5) Manufacturers estimates. Many users report far better mileage in actual use.

(6) Entries in parenthesis represent station wagon (or universal) data.