Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2040 mm 80.3 in
Track: Front
1230 mm 48.4 in
Track: Rear
1230 mm 48.4 in
Length
3440 mm 135.4 in
Width
1486 mm 58.5 in
Height
1360 mm 53.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.69
Kerb weight
565 kg 1246 lb
Weight distribution(Front)
44.00 %
Fuel capacity
37.1 litres 8.2 UK Gal 9.8 US Gal
Bore
76.00 mm
Cylinders
S-2
Displacement
0.6 litre598 cc(36.492 cu in)
Compression ratio
7.50:1
Fuel system
1 Bi carb
Maximum power(DIN)
30.4 PS (30.0 bhp) (22.4 kW)@ 5500 rpm
Specific output
50.2 bhp/litre0.82 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
45.0 Nm (33 ft?�·lb) (4.6 kgm)@ 3250 rpm
bmep
945.6 kPa (137.2 psi)
Specific torque
75.25 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
NSU
Coolant
Air
Bore/stroke ratio
1.15
Unitary capacity
299 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-60 mph
27.70 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
23.60 s
Top speed
116 km/h (72 mph)
Power-to-weight
53.1 bhp/ton
Engine location
Rear
Engine alignment
Transverse
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turning circle
8.80 m
Suspension
front I.W.CS.ARB.
Tyres: Front
135-12
Tyres: Rear
135-12
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.52
RAC rating
7.2
year
1961
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1962 NSU Prinz IV Saloon 1962 NSU Prinz IV Saloon 1962 NSU Prinz IV Saloon Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Location: Lane Motor Museum, Nashville, Tennessee
The NSU Prinz IV is classed as a Small / Economy Cars by the majority of its drivers.
The NSU Prinz IV replaced the original Prinz (I to III) in 1961.