Auto Union 1000 Sp

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]

Auto Union 1000 Sp
Overview
ManufacturerAuto Union AG
Production1958-1965
Body and chassis
ClassSports car (S)
Body style2-door Coupe
LayoutLongitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
RelatedAuto Union 1000, DKW Monza
Powertrain
Enginestraight-3 (981 cc.)
Transmission4-gear manual
Chronology
PredecessorDKW 3=6 Coupé
DKW 3=6 Roadster
SuccessorAudi 100 Coupé S

Technical specifications

See also

References

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