Engineering:Melkus PT 73 Spyder
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| Production | 1973 2 built (1 Destroyed) | ||||||||
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| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Melkus RS 1000 based on the Wartburg 353 | ||||||||
| Axle track | 1,340 millimetres (53 in) (Front) 1,380 millimetres (54 in) (Rear) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,450 millimetres (96 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Wartburg 1,118 cubic centimetres (68.2 cu in) (78 by 78 millimetres (3.1 in × 3.1 in)) Inline 3 RMR Layout | ||||||||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Power | 110 brake horsepower (110 PS; 82 kW) @ 6,500 145 newton metres (107 lbf⋅ft) | ||||||||
| Weight | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable drivers | Ulli Melkus Frieder Rädlein | ||||||||
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The Melkus PT 73 Spyder was a prototype racing car built by Melkus in 1973. It consisted of a new, open chassis for the Melkus RS 1000. The Škoda Metalex inspired the design. It used an 1118 cc, three-cylinder, triple carburetor two-stroke Wartburg engine.[1][2][3][4]
References
- ↑ Melkus Motorsport: Melkus PT 73 Spider
- ↑ "Melkus Spyder PT73 - Racing Sports Cars". https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/Melkus/Spyder%20PT73.html.
- ↑ "Melkus - Spider PT73 1973 - MELKUS Motorsport". http://www.web2010.melkus-sportwagen.de/historical-cars-details/articles/190.html.
- ↑ "1973 Melkus PT 73 Spyder" (in en). 2024-09-16. https://ccdiscussion.com/t/1973-melkus-pt-73-spyder/56743.
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