1969 - Melkus - RS1000

Technical Specs of This Model
1. RS1000 1969
General Information
Make Melkus
Model RS1000
Production Year 1969
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2450 mm     (96,5 in)
Front Track 1340 mm     (52,8 in)
Rear Track 1380 mm     (54,3 in)
Length 4000 mm     (157,5 in)
Width 1700 mm     (66,9 in)
Height 1070 mm     (42,1 in)
Ground Clearance 150 mm     (5,9 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,63
Weight 850 kg     (1872,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %43,5 / %56,5
Fuel Capacity 60 litre   (13,2 Imp gal ,  15,9 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Wartburg
Engine Location Middle
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 993 cc     (60,6 cu in)
Bore 73,5 mm     (2,89 in)
Stroke 78 mm     (3,07 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,94
Unitary Capacity 331 cc/cylinder    (20,2 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 70 HP     (52,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 118 N.m     (87,1 lb.ft ,  12 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 110,8 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 82,4 HP/ton    (61,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 70,5 HP/litre    (52,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h 12 s
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 165 km/h   (102,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,79 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 155 SR 13
Tyres (rear) 155 SR 13