

| Marque (make) | NSU | Issued from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prinz III | Issued until | |
| Serie | Prinz | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | NSU | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3143 mm / 123.7 in / 123.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1419 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.57 |
| Height | 1370 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 513 kg / 1131 lb / 1131 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2000 mm / 78.7 in / 78.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1200 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1200 mm / 47.2 in / 47.2 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 4 |
| Engine Manufacturer | NSU | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.14 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 583 cm3 / 35.6 cu in / 35.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 291.50 cm3/cylinder / 17.788 cu in/cylinder / 17.788 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.8 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 17.2 kW / 23.4 hp / 23.4 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 41.0 Nm / 30.2 lbft / 30.2 lbft at 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm / 2250 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | air | Max. net output | 16.9 kW / 23.0 bhp / 23.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 39.5 kW/l / 0.880 bhp/cu in / 0.880 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 70.33 Nm/l / 0.615 lbft/cu in / 0.615 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 44.83 kW/ton / 60.95 bhp/ton / 60.95 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 | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | 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 Prinz III