| DKW Schnellaster | |
|---|---|
 1954 DKW Schnellaster F 89 L minibus, with precursor layout to the contemporary minivan: front-wheel drive, transverse engine, flat floor, and multi-configurable seating | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DKW Auto Union |
| Production | 1949–1962 |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | panel van, minibus, pickup |
| Layout | FWD layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 0.7 L I2 two-stroke 0.8 L I2 two-stroke 0.9 L I3 two-stroke |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) – 3,000 mm (118.1 in) (pickup) |
| Length | 3,930 mm (154.7 in) – 4,455 mm (175.4 in) (pickup) |
| Width | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) – 1,670 mm (65.7 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | DKW F1000 L |
The DKW Schnellaster, also known as the DKW F89 L, was a van produced by DKW from 1949 to 1962. Alongside the DKW F89 passenger car, it was the first vehicle to be manufactured by the new Auto Union conglomerate in Ingolstadt following the re-establishment of the business in West Germany. The model name Schnellaster translates from German to English as Rapid Transporter.[1]