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| Auto Union 1000 Sp | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Auto Union AG |
| Production | 1958-1965 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Coupe |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Auto Union 1000, DKW Monza |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | straight-3 (981 cc.) |
| Transmission | 4-gear manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (92.5 in) |
| Length | 4,170 mm (164.2 in) |
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) |
| Height | 1,325 mm (52.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 950 kg (2,094 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | DKW 3=6 Coupé DKW 3=6 Roadster |
| Successor | Audi 100 Coupé S |
The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union beginning in 1958. It was equipped with a 981cc two-stroke 3-cylinder engine producing 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp). 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced between 1958 and 1965. In 1959, 50 models were produced with a 1,280cc two-stroke V6 engine.[1] The car takes strong styling cues from the Ford Thunderbird.[2]
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