Barkas B 1000

Barkas B 1000
Barkas B 1000 minibus
Overview
Manufacturer	VEB Barkas-Werke
Production	June 1961 – 1988
Assembly	Chemnitz, Germany
Body and chassis
Class	Light commercial vehicle (M)
Body style	4-door panel van 4-door minibus 2-door pickup
Layout	Longitudinal FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	1-litre two-stroke Otto 1.0 L AWE 312-016 I3 (1961–1972) 1.0 L AWE 353/1 I3 (1972–1988)
Power output	31 kW (42 hp) (1961–1972) 33 kW (44 hp) (1972–1988)
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Barkas V 901/2
Successor	Barkas B 1000-1

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The Barkas B 1000 is a forward control van made by East German manufacturer Barkas in Chemnitz (then Karl-Marx-Stadt), Germany. It was made in multiple body styles: a van, a minibus seating eight, and a pickup truck. Special-purpose vehicles based on the B 1000 were made as well.