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NSU 1000

General information

ModelNSU 1000
Year1968
Rating58 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size996 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear
Displacement996 ccm (60.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power71.00 PS (52 kW or 70 HP) at 6150 Rev. per min.
Max torque83.00 Nm (8.5 kgf-m or 61.2 ft.lbs) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke69.0 x 66.6 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1014 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space3350 litres (885 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums

Dimensions and weight

Weight700 kg (1,543.2 pounds)
Overall length3800 mm (149.6 inches)
Overall width1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Overall height1370 mm (53.9 inches)
Ground clearance180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase2260 mm (89.0 inches)
Fuel capacity82.0 litres (21.66 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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