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Auto-Union DKW 40S

Bodywork

type
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 68.00 mm x 68.00 mm 2.68 in x 2.68 in
Cylinders S-3
Displace 0.7 litre 741 cc (45.219 cu in)
Engine type TS
Valves 0 valves per cylinder | 0 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.20:1
Fuel system 1 So caarb
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 48.64 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 542.7 kPa (78.7 psi)
Specific torque 86.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1
Unitary capacity 247 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 1905 mm
wheelbase 75 in
Length (milimeters) 3962 mm
Length (inches) 156 in
Width (milimeters) 1575 mm
Width (inches) 62 in
Height (milimeters) 1422 mm
Height (inches) 56 in
L:W ratio 2.08
Ground clearance (milimeters) 184 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 699 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1541 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 34.1 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7.5 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive FWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock 2.250
Turning circle 10.00 m
Tyres 5.20-12
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅ 200 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.94
Final drive ratio 3.88

General information

RAC rating 8.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Auto-Union DKW 40S PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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