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NSU Prinz IV

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.00 mm × 66.00 mm 2.99 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders S-2
Displace 0.6 litre 598 cc (36.492 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 4 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.50:1
Fuel system 1 Bi carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 27.70 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 23.60 s
Standing km
Top speed 116 km/h (72 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 53.1 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 945.6 kPa (137.2 psi)
Specific torque 75.25 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 299 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2040 mm
wheelbase 80.3 in
Length (milimeters) 3440 mm
Length (inches) 135.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1486 mm
Width (inches) 58.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1360 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 565 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1246 lb
Weight distribuiton 44.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 37.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.2 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 8.80 m
Tyres 135-12
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.52

General information

RAC rating 7.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1961 NSU Prinz IV PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1961

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