Auto Union 1000 Sp

Auto Union 1000 Sp
Overview
ManufacturerAuto Union AG
Production1958–1965
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door coupé
LayoutLongitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedAuto Union 1000
DKW Monza
Powertrain
Enginestraight-3 (981 cc.)
Transmission4-gear manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Length4,170 mm (164.2 in)
Width1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height1,325 mm (52.2 in)
Kerb weight950 kg (2,094 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDKW 3=6 Coupé
DKW 3=6 Roadster
SuccessorAudi 100 Coupé S

The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union from 1958 to 1965. 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]

  • Coupé
    Coupé
  • Coupé
    Coupé
  • Roadster
    Roadster
  • Roadster
    Roadster
  • 1960 1000 Sp Coupé interior
    1960 1000 Sp Coupé interior
  • 1000 Sp Badge
    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

  1. ^ "Auto Union 1000 SP V6 6=12: una obra en dos tiempos | Coches Clásicos". Autopista.es. Retrieved 2018-07-21.
  2. ^ 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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