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Germany
1960s

DKW F11

DKW F11 (1963-1965)

Production period:

1963 to 1965

Class :

Motor car

Body versions :

Sedan

Engines:

Gasoline : 0.8 liters 2 stroke; 3 cylinders 

Length:

156.22 in, 3,968 mm

Width:

62.01 in, 1,575 mm

Height:

57.20 in, 1,453 mm

Wheelbase :

88.58 in, 2,250 mm

Curb weight :

1,610 1b, 730 kg

 

The DKW F11 was small cars of the automobile manufacturer Auto Union in the 1960s .

History

The car introduced at the same time as the DKW F102 in August 1963 was a simplified reduced specification version of the DKW F12 with its body, but technically a simple Junior de Luxe with a 34 hp engine with cast iron block and light alloy cylinder head with a displacement of 796 cc fitted with 1 Solex 40 CIB downdraught carburettor. The F11 was offered until June 1965.

Shapely in the lines, powerful in expression, functional in conception, this five-seater offers with low upkeep and maintenance costs medium great performance. The valveless three-cylinder engine with 796 ccm has 34 hp (39 SAE) with the stepwise AUTO.In conjunction with front-wheel drive, contact steering, a well-balanced suspension and exemplary brakes, it develops optimal driving characteristics. Windshield washer system and ignition steering lock included as standard start-repeat lock On with automatic"Saxomat" clutch and sliding roof available. With box-type ladder frame chassis.The  front suspension was  independent, wishbones,longitudinal torsion bars with telescopic dampers at the rear rigid axle, swinging longitudinal trailing arms, transverse torsion bars, transverse linkage bar, and telescopic dampers, The distribution of weight: 60% front axle, 40% rear axle.

The valveless three-cylinder engine

After the takeover by the Volkswagen factory , the Auto Union stopped in March 1966, the production of two-stroke cars finally. The SUV DKW Munga was built until December 1968 for the German Armed Forces . Due to the insufficient market success of the two-stroke engines, which were considered obsolete, the company was on the brink of insolvency.

DKW F11 Technical details (1963-1965)

PERFORMANCE

  • Engine capacity:48.57 cu in, 796 cu cm
    Fuel consumption: 38.7 m/imp gal, 32.2 m/US gal, 7.3 1 x 100 km
    Max speed: 73.3 mph, 118 km/h
    max power (SAE): 39 hp at 4,600 rpm
    max torque (DIN): 52 1b ft, 7.2 kg m at 2,500 rpm
    max engine rpm: 4,800
    specific power: 49 hp/l
    max speeds: 23.6 mph, 38 km/h in 1st gear; 38.5 mph, 62 km/h
    in 2nd gear; 55.9 mph, 90 km/h in 3rd gear; 73.3 mph, 118 km/h in 4th gear
    cooling system capacity: 12.67 imp pt, 15.22 US pt
    power-weight ratio: 41.2 lb/hp, 18.7 kg/hp
    acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 22.4 sec, 0—50 mph (O—80km/h) 14.8 sec

DKW F11 specifications (1963-1965)

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Technical

Technical
  • DKW F11 Technical details and specifications (1963-1965)

    ENGINE
    location front
    2 stroke; cylinders: 3, vertical, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.78 x 2.68 in, 70.5 x 68 mm
    engine capacity: 48.57 cu in, 796 cu cm
    compression ratio 7-7.25
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 4, on ball bearings, connecting rods on roller bearings
    lubrication: mixture 1 : 40, separate oil tank
    carburation:1 Solex 40 CIB downdraught carburettor
    fuel feed: pneumatic pump
    cooling system: water

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: front; clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: I, II, III, IV
    gearbox ratios: I 3.750,II 2.230, III 1.410, IV 0.940, rev 3.370
    gear lever: steering column
    final drive: spiral bevel
    axle ratio; 4.125.
    (Optional) Saxomat automatic clutch
    (Optional)free-wheel on transmission.

    CHASSIS
    box-type ladder frame
    front suspension: independent, wishbones,longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: rigid axle, swinging longitudinal trailing arms, transverse torsion bars, transverse linkage bar, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    rack-and-pinion
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 2.25.
    turning circle (between walls): 32.8 ft, 10 m

    BRAKES
    drum, 2 front leading shoes
    area rubbed by linings: total 149 sq in,961.05 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 6 V
    battery: 56 Ah
    generator type: dynamo,60 W
    ignition distributor: Bosch

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 88.58 in, 2,250 mm
    front track: 47.24 in, 1,200 mm
    rear track: 50.39 in, 1,280 mm
    overall length: 156.22 in, 3,968 mm
    overall width: 62.01 in, 1,575 mm
    overall height: 57.20 in, 1,453 mm
    ground clearance: 6.61 in, 168 mm
    dry weight: 1,610 1b, 730 kg
    distribution of weight: 60% front axle, 40% rear axle

    © Motor car History

Service

Service
  • DKW F11 Maintenance and Service Guide (1963-1965)

    fuel: mixture, 80-85 oct petrol, SAE 20, oil tank,6.69 imp pt, 8.03 US pt, 3.8 1
    gearbox and final drive oil: 3.17 imp pt, 3.81 US pt,1.8 1, SAE 90, change every 18,600 miles, 30,000 km
    greasing: every 6,200 miles,10,000 km, 10 points
    normal tyre pressure: front 21 psi,1.5 atm, rear 21 psi, 1.5 atm.
    width of rims:
    4"; tyres: 5.50 x 13
    fuel tank capacity: 7.7 imp gal, 9.2 US gal.
    carrying capacity: 882 1b, 400 kg

    © Motor car History

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