Engineering:Auto Union 1000 Sp

Auto Union 1000 Sp
Overview
Manufacturer	Auto Union AG
Production	1958-1965
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door Coupe
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Related	Auto Union 1000, DKW Monza
Powertrain
Engine	straight-3 (981 cc.)
Transmission	4-gear manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Length	4,170 mm (164.2 in)
Width	1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Height	1,325 mm (52.2 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	950 kg (2,094 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	DKW 3=6 Coupé DKW 3=6 Roadster
Successor	Audi 100 Coupé S

The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union beginning in 1958. 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. The car takes strong styling cues from the Ford Thunderbird.

Gallery

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  Coupé
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  Coupé
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  Roadster
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  Roadster
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  1960 1000 Sp Coupé interior
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  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

• Ford Thunderbird