NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L (Type 47)
Prinz 4 / Prinz 4S / Prinz 4L | |
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Production period: | 1961 to 1973 |
Class: | Motor Car |
Engines: | Gasoline : 0.60 liters (22 kW) |
Length: | 3440 mm |
Width: | 1490 mm |
Height: | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2040 mm |
Curb weight : | 570 kg |
Chassis and gearbox corresponded to those of Prinz III. Speculation for the first use of the Wankel engine was not fulfilled.The conventional engine now made 30 hp (22 kW) from 598 cc. This allowed a top speed of 116 km / h. The Prinz 4 weighed only 570 kg and had a maximum permissible weight of 1000 kg.with this layout the distribution of weight was 44% to front axle,and 56% at the rear axle.
PERFORMANCE
- engine capacity 36.49 cu in, 598 cu cm
- fuel consumption 49.5 mlimp gal, 41.3 m/US gal, 5.7 1 x 100 km
- max speed 74.6 mph, 120 km/h
- max power (DIN): 30 hp at 5,500 rpm
- max torque (DIN): 33 1b ft, 4.5 kg m at 3,250 rpm
- max engine rpm: 6,500
- specific power: 50.2 hp/l
- power-weight ratio: 40.8 lb/hp, 18.5 kg/hp
- acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 23.6 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 15.8 sec
The rarely purchased "Prinz 4" was the simple version (corresponding to the earlier Prinz I), while the "Prinz 4S" represented the normal version (corresponding to the earlier models Prinz II and III). These two versions were offered unchanged until March 1969.
From September 1965 came the version "Prinz 4L" with again improved equipment and sunshine roof option, which was built almost unchanged until April 1973. There were only minor changes, such as the front panel molding. Front disc brakes was now a option.
The vast majority of vehicles from the last years of production were sold to Italy, in the years 1968-1970 these were 123,338 of 170,080 manufactured copies, ie 72.5%. In total, about 570,000 NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L were created in twelve years.
In Egyptian Cairo, the NSU Prinz 4 was assembled for the local market by the Egyptian Light Transport Manufacturing Company as Ramses II . In Montevideo This rolled off the line at Nordex SA as P-1000 .The Prinz 4 is considered a stylistic model of the Soviet SAS-966 "Saporoshez" , which was built in 1966.
Description
Technical
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NSU Prinz 4 Type 47 Technical details and specifications (1961-1973)
ENGINE
location rear, 4 stroke, transverse
cylinders: 2, in line
bore and stroke: 2.99 x 2.60 in, 76 x 66 mm
engine capacity: 36.49 cu in, 598 cu cm
compression ratio: 7.5
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: light alloy
crankshaft bearings: 2
valves: 2 per cylinder, over-head, Vee-slanted, rockers
camshafts: 1, overhead, driven by connecting rods
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
carburation: 1 Solex 34 PCI downdraught carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system: air-cooled.TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate
gearbox: mechanical
engine-gearbox ratio: 2.08
gears: 4+ reverse
synchromesh gears: all
gearbox ratios: 1st 4.140, 2nd 2.210, 3rd 1.410, 4th 1, rev 5.380
gear lever location: central
final drive: hypoid bevel
axle ratio: 2.31.CHASSIS
type integral
front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
rear suspension: independent, swinging semi-axles, wide-based wishbones, coil springs, Prinzair auxiliary air rubber springs, telescopic dampers.STEERING
rack-and-pinion
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.
turning circle (between walls): 28.9 ft, 8.8 mBRAKES
drum, 2 front leading shoes
lining area: total 58.45 sq in, 377 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
voltage: 12 V
battery: 32 Ah
generator type: dynamo, 130 W
ignition distributor: BoschDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 80.31 in, 2,040 mm
front track: 48.42 in, 1,230 mm
rear track: 47.24 in, 1,200 mm
overall length: 135.43 in, 3,440 mm
overall width: 58.66 in, 1,490 mm
overall height: 53.54 in, 1,360 mm
ground clearance: 7.09 in, 180 mm
dry weight: 1,224 1b, 555 kg© Motor car History
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NSU Prinz 4 Type 47 Maintenance and Service Guide (1961-1973)
Fuel: 85-90 oct petrol
Engine sump, gearbox and final drive oil: 4.22 imp pt, 5.07 US pt, 2.4 1, SAE 20 (winter) 30 (summer), change every 4,700 miles, 7,500 km
Lubricating system total capacity: 4.75 imp pt, 5.71 US pt
Greasing: every 4,700 miles, 7,500 km, 2 points
Tappet clearances: inlet 0.004 in, 0.10 mm, exhaust 0.004 in, 0.10 mm
Valve timing: inlet opens 48° before tdc and closes 72° after bdc, exhaust opens 78° before bdc and closes 42° after tdc
Normal tyre pressure: front 18 psi, 1.3 atm, rear 22 psi, 1.5 atm.
Width of rims: 3.5"
Tyres: 135 x 12
Fuel tank capacity: 8.1 imp gal, 9.8 US gal
Carrying capacity: 981 1b, 445 kg© Motor car History