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NSU Prinz II

(1959 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NSUIssued from1959
ModelPrinz IIIssued until
SeriePrinzNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerNSUCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3143 mm / 123.7 in / 123.7 inGround clearance178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in
Width1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.57
Height1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inTotal (curb) weight505 kg / 1113 lb / 1113 lb
Wheelbase2000 mm / 78.7 in / 78.7 inDry weight
Track front1200 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1200 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 inFuel capacity25 l / 5.5 UK gal / 6.6 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders2
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves4
Engine ManufacturerNSUValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.14
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement583 cm3 / 35.6 cu in / 35.6 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity291.50 cm3/cylinder / 17.788 cu in/cylinder / 17.788 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio6.8 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power14.9 kW / 20.3 hp / 20.3 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque41.0 Nm / 30.2 lbft / 30.2 lbft at 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output14.7 kW / 20.0 bhp / 20.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output34.3 kW/l / 0.764 bhp/cu in / 0.764 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque70.33 Nm/l / 0.615 lbft/cu in / 0.615 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio4.50
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed109 km/h / 68 mph / 68 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio39.60 kW/ton / 53.84 bhp/ton / 53.84 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock2.50Turning circle8.20 m / 26.90 ft / 26.90 ft
Suspension frontI.CS.W.Suspension rearSwAx.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of NSU Prinz II

 
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