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1959 - NSU - Sports Coupe

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Sports Coupe 1959
General Information
Make NSU
Model Sports Coupe
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2000 mm     (78,7 in)
Front Track 1200 mm     (47,2 in)
Rear Track 1200 mm     (47,2 in)
Length 3626 mm     (142,8 in)
Width 1448 mm     (57 in)
Height 1245 mm     (49 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,81
Weight 516 kg     (1136,6 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer NSU
Engine Location Rear
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Air
Engine Type SOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-2
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 4 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 583 cc     (35,58 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,14
Unitary Capacity 291,5 cc/cylinder    (17,79 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 6,8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Bing carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 30 HP     (22,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 37,5 N.m    (5700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 58,1 HP/ton    (43,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 51,5 HP/litre    (38,4 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 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,41 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,5
Turning Circle Diameter 8,5 m    (27,9 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)