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NSU 1000 C

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.00 mm × 66.60 mm 2.72 in × 2.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1 litre 996 cc (60.78 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph 12.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.70 s
Standing km
Top speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 62.5 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 870.6 kPa (126.3 psi)
Specific torque 69.28 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 249 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2250 mm
wheelbase 88.6 in
Length (milimeters) 3785 mm
Length (inches) 149 in
Width (milimeters) 1485 mm
Width (inches) 58.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1360 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 640 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1411 lb
Weight distribuiton 41.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.10
Final drive ratio 3.88

General information

RAC rating 11.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1963 NSU 1000 C PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1963

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