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NSU Wankel Spider

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke
Cylinders RC-1
Displace 1 litre 1000 cc (61.024 cu in)
Engine type Rot
Valves
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system
Maximum power 50.7 PS (50.0 bhp) (37.3 kW) @ 6000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 16.70 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 20.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 148 km/h (92 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 71.43 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 71.0 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.2 kgm) @ 2500 rpm
bmep
Specific torque 71 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 1000 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2020 mm
wheelbase 79.5 in
Length (milimeters) 3632 mm
Length (inches) 143 in
Width (milimeters) 1524 mm
Width (inches) 60 in
Height (milimeters) 1260 mm
Height (inches) 49.6 in
L:W ratio 1.8
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 700 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1543 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 34.5 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.6 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Unknown
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio

General information

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

Manual Download

Download 1963 NSU Wankel Spider PDF Manual
Wankel Spider picture
Designer Bertone
Year 1963

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