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NSU Sport Prinz

(1960 model)

Brief specs of 1960 NSU Sport Prinz

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 2-cylinder 4-valve straight (inline) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 598 cm3 / 36.5 cu in / 36.5 cu in, 22.4 kW / 30.0 hp / 30.0 hp @ 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm, 45.0 N·m / 33.2 lb·ft / 33.2 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)NSUIssued from1960
ModelSport PrinzIssued until
SerieSportNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerNSUCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerBertoneCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length3560 mm / 140.2 in / 140.2 inTotal (curb) weight556 kg / 1226 lb / 1226 lb
Width1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 inDry weight
Height1215 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2040 mm / 80.3 in / 80.3 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1230 mm / 48.4 in / 48.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1230 mm / 48.4 in / 48.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity25 l / 5.5 UK gal / 6.6 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.50 m2 / 16.1 sq ft / 16.1 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders2
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves4
Engine ManufacturerNSUValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.15
Fuel supply1 Bi carbEngine displacement598 cm3 / 36.5 cu in / 36.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity299.00 cm3/cylinder / 18.246 cu in/cylinder / 18.246 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio7.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power22.4 kW / 30.0 hp / 30.0 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque45.0 N·m / 33.2 lb·ft / 33.2 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)5.1 kW / 6.9 hp / 6.9 hp (est.)
CoolantairSpecific output37.5 kW/l / 0.823 bhp/cu in / 0.823 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque75.2 N·m/l / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in / 0.66 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.52

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed121 km/h / 75 mph / 75 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)27.70 s / 27.70 s / 27.70 sPower-to-weight ratio54.0 kW/ton / 40.9 bhp/ton / 40.9 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearSwinging axle, Coil springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front4.40 x 12Tyres rear4.40 x 12
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of NSU Sport Prinz

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