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Wartburg 311

General information

ModelWartburg 311
Year1960
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating51.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size900 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement900 ccm (54.92 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power37.00 PS (27 kW or 36 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque81.00 Nm (8.3 kgf-m or 59.7 ft.lbs) at 2200 Rev. per min.
Compression6.6:1
Bore x stroke70.1 x 78.0 mm (2.8 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemAir

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.0385 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Passenger space3840 litres (1,015 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight960 kg (2,116.4 pounds)
Overall length4310 mm (169.7 inches)
Overall width1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2460 mm (96.9 inches)
Fuel capacity43.0 litres (11.36 gallons)
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