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NSU 1000 LS

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NSUIssued from1963
Model1000 LSIssued until
Serie1000Number 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

Length3785 mm / 149.0 in / 149.0 inGround clearance
Width1485 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.68
Height1360 mm / 53.5 in / 53.5 inTotal (curb) weight620 kg / 1367 lb / 1367 lb
Wheelbase2250 mm / 88.6 in / 88.6 inDry weight
Track front1245 mm / 49.0 in / 49.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerNSUValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore69.0 mm / 2.72 in / 2.72 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke66.6 mm / 2.62 in / 2.62 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.04
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement996 cm3 / 60.8 cu in / 60.8 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity249.00 cm3/cylinder / 15.195 cu in/cylinder / 15.195 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationNMax. output power32.1 kW / 43.6 hp / 43.6 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque70.0 Nm / 51.6 lbft / 51.6 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantAMax. net output31.6 kW / 43.0 bhp / 43.0 bhp
Catalytic converterNSpecific output43.2 kW/l / 0.963 bhp/cu in / 0.963 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque70.28 Nm/l / 0.615 lbft/cu in / 0.615 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeMNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.16

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio69.35 kW/ton / 94.29 bhp/ton / 94.29 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
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.CS.W.Suspension rearI.CS.STA.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of NSU 1000 LS

 
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