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Wartburg Sports Convertible

General information

ModelWartburg Sports Convertible
Year1957
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size900 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement900 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power50.70 PS (37 kW or 50 HP) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Max torque87.00 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression7.8:1
Bore x stroke70.0 x 78.0 mm (2.8 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Cooling systemAir
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0579 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3840 litres (1,015 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight876 kg (1,931.2 pounds)
Overall length4370 mm (172.0 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 inches)
Overall height1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Wheelbase2460 mm (96.9 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)
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