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AUTO UNION

1000SP COUPE

First registration: 1960

Produced: 5000 pcs.

Body type: Notchback coupe

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)

Engine type: spark-ignition 2-stroke

Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)

Power: 40kW/54HP

Top speed: 141 km/h

Auto Union 1000SP is a sports car manu-factured by Auto Union, which was started in 1958. It was equipped with a 981cc two-stroke 3-cylinder engine that produced 54 horsepower. Between 1958 and 1965, 5000 coupes and 1640 convertibles were produced. In 1959, 50 models were produced with a 1280cm3 two-stroke V6 engines. The rear and taillights were inspired by the 1957 Ford Thunderbird, that is why some people refer to this car as the "Baby Thunderbird".

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1000s coupe

First registration: 1961

Produced: 171 008 pcs.

Body type: Fastback coupe

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)

Engine type: spark-ignition 2-stroke

Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)

Power: 37kW/50HP

Top speed: 135 km/h

 

At the end of 1957, Auto Union introduced the first model under its name: Auto Union 1000 Coupe de Luxe, stylistically and technically similar to the DKW 3=6. The engine, which was 1000cm3 in size, originally developed 44 horsepower. The Auto Union 1000S was introduced in 1960 with a more powerful 50-horsepower engine and with an outstanding windshield. 

audi 60

First registration: 1971

Produced: 216 988 pcs.

Body type: sedan

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)

Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)

Power: 40kW/54HP

Top speed: 138 km/h

The first post-war Audi was created in 1965 with a 4-stroke engine developed for military use by DKW F102 and Mercedes, which Auto Union brought into series production. Auto Union Audi appeared to the public at the 1965 International Motor Show, originally under the simple model name "Audi". The Audi 60 was introduced in 1968 and quickly became a large-scale model. By 1972, nearly 220 000 units had been built. The layout of the Audi 60 engine paved the way for many subsequent Audi models.

Audi coupe s

First registration: 1971

Produced: 30 687 pcs.

Body type: Fastback coupe

Transmission: 4-speed manual

Traction: FWD (front-wheel drive)

Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type: gasoline (petrol)

Power: 86kW/115HP

Top speed: 183 km/h

 

Audi Coupe S is a sporty Grand Tourer class car that was unveiled for the first time at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show. This elegant two-door coupe was Audi's most modern model after the war. Its features are similar to the Aston Martin DBS which was produced at the same time. Mechanically, the car was similar to the Audi 100 sedan, but this was available in a 115-horsepower version with ventilated front disc brakes and upgraded interior. The Audi Coupe S is the predecessor of the well-known Audi A7.