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NSU Sports Coupé

Bodywork

type 4S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm × 66.00 mm 2.95 in × 2.6 in
Cylinders S-2
Displace 0.6 litre 583 cc (35.577 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 4 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.80:1
Fuel system 1 Bing carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 58.14 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Air
Bore / stroke ratio 1.14
Unitary capacity 291.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2000 mm
wheelbase 78.7 in
Length (milimeters) 3626 mm
Length (inches) 142.8 in
Width (milimeters) 1448 mm
Width (inches) 57 in
Height (milimeters) 1245 mm
Height (inches) 49 in
L:W ratio 1.81
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 516 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1138 lb
Weight distribuiton
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 2.500
Turning circle 8.50 m
Tyres 4.40 x 12
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.41

General information

RAC rating 7.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 NSU Sports Coupé PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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