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1964→1990 Trabant 601

1964→1990 Trabant 601

1964→1990 Trabant 601

In Detail

production years 1964 – 1990
built at Zwickau, Germany
production 3096099
engine Inline-2
position Front
valvetrain 2-stroke
displacement 594 cc / 36.25 in³
bore 72 mm / 2.8 in
stroke 73 mm / 2.9 in
compression 7.6:1
power 19.1 kw / 25.6 bhp @ 3800 rpm
specific output 43.1 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 41.63 bhp per tonne
torque 54 nm / 39.8 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
curb weight 615 kg / 1356.08 lbs
wheelbase 2020 mm / 79.5 in
front track 1210 mm / 47.6 in
rear track 1255 mm / 49.4 in
length 3555 mm / 140 in
width 1504 mm / 59.2 in
height 1465 mm / 57.7 in
top speed ~112.63 kph / 70 mph
0 – 60 mph ~21 seconds
fuel econ epa 7 L/100 km or 34 mpg-us
fuel capacity 24 litres or 10 gal.