Wartburg 353

Wartburg 353
1986 Wartburg 353W
Overview
ManufacturerVEB Automobilwerk Eisenach (AWE)
Also calledWartburg Knight
Production1966–1988
AssemblyEisenach, East Germany
DesignerHans Fleischer, in cooperation with Clauss Dietel and Lutz Rudolph
Body and chassis
Body style4-door saloon
5-door estate
2-door coupe utility (pickup)
LayoutFF layout
Powertrain
Engine993 cc two-stroke I3[1]
Transmission4-speed manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96.5 in)[1]
Length4,220 mm (166.1 in)[1]
Width1,640 mm (64.6 in)[1]
Height1,490 mm (58.7 in)[1]
Curb weight920 kg (2,028 lb)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorWartburg 311
SuccessorWartburg 1.3

The Wartburg 353, known in some export markets as the Wartburg Knight, is a medium-sized family car produced by the East German car manufacturer AWE for their Wartburg brand. It was the successor of the Wartburg 311 and was itself succeeded by the Wartburg 1.3.

The Wartburg 353 was produced from 1966 to 1988, becoming the Wartburg with the longest production run. During its lifetime, it saw several changes and improvements, the most recognizable of which came in 1985 with a front facelift (as pictured here), a slightly different layout around the engine block, and a new carburettor.

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Technical specifications of 1967 Wartburg 353 W". carfolio.com. Retrieved 2008-03-03.