(1963 model)
| Marque (make) | NSU | Issued from | 1963 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Wankel Spider | Issued until | |
| Serie | Wankel | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | NSU | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Bertone | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3632 mm / 143.0 in / 143.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.80 |
| Height | 1260 mm / 49.6 in / 49.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 700 kg / 1543 lb / 1543 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2020 mm / 79.5 in / 79.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1219 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 in | Fuel capacity | 34 l / 7.6 UK gal / 9.1 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | rotary (Wankel) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | NSU | Valves per cylinder | |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1000 cm3 / 61.0 cu in / 61.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | Unitary capacity | 1000.00 cm3/cylinder / 61.024 cu in/cylinder / 61.024 cu in/cylinder | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 37.3 kW / 50.7 hp / 50.7 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 71.0 Nm / 52.4 lbft / 52.4 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 36.8 kW / 50.0 bhp / 50.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 50.0 kW/l / 1.114 bhp/cu in / 1.114 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 71.00 Nm/l / 0.621 lbft/cu in / 0.621 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 148 km/h / 92 mph / 92 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 16.70 s / 16.70 s / 16.70 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 71.43 kW/ton / 97.12 bhp/ton / 97.12 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | rear | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | SwAx.CS. | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of NSU Wankel Spider
