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Auto Union 1000 Sp | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Auto Union AG |
Production | 1958–1965 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Sports car (S) |
Body style | 2-door coupé |
Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
Related | Auto Union 1000 DKW Monza |
Powertrain | |
Engine | straight-3 (981 cc.) |
Transmission | 4-gear manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
Length | 4,170 mm (164.2 in) |
Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
Height | 1,325 mm (52.2 in) |
Kerb weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | DKW 3=6 Coupé DKW 3=6 Roadster |
Successor | Audi 100 Coupé S |
The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union from 1958 to 1965. It was equipped with a 981cc two-stroke 3-cylinder engine producing 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp). 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced between 1958 and 1965. In 1959, 50 models were produced with a 1,280cc two-stroke V6 engine.[1] The car takes strong styling cues from the Ford Thunderbird.[2]