| Melkus RS 1000 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Melkus |
| Production | 1969 – 1979 (101 produced) |
| Assembly | Dresden, East Germany |
| Designer | Heinz Melkus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | RMR layout |
| Platform | Wartburg 353 |
| Doors | Gull-wing doors |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | AWE353/1 I3 (992 cm3, 51 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm (96.4 in) |
| Length | 4000 mm (157.4 in) |
| Width | 1700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Height | 1070 mm (42.1 in) |
| Kerb weight | 690 kg (1521 lbs) |
Melkus RS 1000 is a sports car produced by Melkus. It is powered by a tuned, mid-mounted 3-cylinder 2-stroke 992 cm3 engine, similar to the one in the Wartburg 353, and features gull-wing doors. 101 cars were made between 1969 and 1979 in the Dresden factory.