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Melkus RS1000

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 73.50 mm × 78.00 mm 2.89 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders S-3
Displace 1 litre 993 cc (60.597 cu in)
Engine type TS
Valves 0 valves per cylinder | 0 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 71 PS (70.0 bhp) (52.2 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 12.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 82.35 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 118.0 Nm (87 ft·lb) (12 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 746.6 kPa (108.3 psi)
Specific torque 118.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.94
Unitary capacity 331 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2450 mm
wheelbase 96.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4000 mm
Length (inches) 157.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1700 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1070 mm
Height (inches) 42.1 in
L:W ratio 1.63
Ground clearance (milimeters) 150 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 850 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1874 lb
Weight distribuiton 43.50 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 60 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 13.2 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 15.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres 155 SR 13
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.79
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 10.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1969 Melkus RS1000 PDF Manual
RS1000 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1969

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