1954 - Auto-Union - DKW 40S

Technical Specs of This Model
1. DKW 40S 1954
General Information
Make Auto-Union
Model DKW 40S
Production Year 1954
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 1905 mm     (75 in)
Front Track 1181 mm     (46,5 in)
Rear Track 1200 mm     (47,2 in)
Length 3962 mm     (156 in)
Width 1575 mm     (62 in)
Height 1422 mm     (56 in)
Ground Clearance 184 mm     (7,2 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 2,08
Weight 699 kg     (1539,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 34,1 litre   (7,5 Imp gal ,  9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer DKW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type TS
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-3
Valves per Cylinder 0    (Total of 0 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 741 cc     (45,22 cu in)
Bore 68 mm     (2,68 in)
Stroke 68 mm     (2,68 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1
Unitary Capacity 247 cc/cylinder    (15,07 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So caarb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 34 HP     (25,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4300 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 64 N.m     (47,2 lb.ft ,  6,5 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 56,3 N.m    (4300 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 48,6 HP/ton    (36,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 45,9 HP/litre    (34,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 0,94 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,88 : 1
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,25
Turning Circle Diameter 10 m    (32,8 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) I.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 200 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 181 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.20-12
Tyres (rear) 5.20-12