Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
0.9L Two-stroke 4MT FWD (37 HP) 0.9 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	37 hp	—	100	4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)
0.9L Two-stroke unsync. 4MT FWD (37 HP) 0.9 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	37 hp	—	100	4-speed manual (unsynchronized)
0.9L Two-stroke 4MT FWD (40 HP) 0.9 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	40 hp	—	—	4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)
1.0L Two-stroke 1000 4MT FWD (45 HP) 1.0 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	45 hp	—	105	4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 900 cm3 (55 ci)
Power: 27.2 KW @ 4000 RPM37 HP @ 4000 RPM36 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 59.7 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM81 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width: 61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height: 58.1 in (1475 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in (2450 mm)

Notes

Data source: Wartburg 311 (German Wikipedia) incl. technical data table and model range — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Wartburg 311 (English Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Automobilbau Museum Eisenach: 311/4 production and common factory drivetrain — https://ame-eisenach.de/fahrzeuge/wartburg-311-4-kuebel/; Wartburg specialist archive: cited Michael Stück 1999 annual production tables — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Wartburg_Pickup; Wartburg archive: factory body builders and HT chronology — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Der_Wartburg_311; Engine data from de.wikipedia technical table: 37 PS (1955-1961), 40 PS (1961), 45 PS 992 cc (from 1962). Top speed only where the table states it for this body. Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 900 cm3 (55 ci)
Power: 27.2 KW @ 4000 RPM37 HP @ 4000 RPM36 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 59.7 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM81 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 62 mph (100 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (unsynchronized)

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width: 61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height: 58.1 in (1475 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in (2450 mm)

Notes

Data source: Wartburg 311 (German Wikipedia) incl. technical data table and model range — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Wartburg 311 (English Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Automobilbau Museum Eisenach: 311/4 production and common factory drivetrain — https://ame-eisenach.de/fahrzeuge/wartburg-311-4-kuebel/; Wartburg specialist archive: cited Michael Stück 1999 annual production tables — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Wartburg_Pickup; Wartburg archive: factory body builders and HT chronology — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Der_Wartburg_311; Engine data from de.wikipedia technical table: 37 PS (1955-1961), 40 PS (1961), 45 PS 992 cc (from 1962). Top speed only where the table states it for this body. Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 900 cm3 (55 ci)
Power: 29.4 KW @ 4000 RPM40 HP @ 4000 RPM39 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 61.2 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM83 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width: 61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height: 58.1 in (1475 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in (2450 mm)

Notes

Data source: Wartburg 311 (German Wikipedia) incl. technical data table and model range — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Wartburg 311 (English Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Automobilbau Museum Eisenach: 311/4 production and common factory drivetrain — https://ame-eisenach.de/fahrzeuge/wartburg-311-4-kuebel/; Wartburg specialist archive: cited Michael Stück 1999 annual production tables — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Wartburg_Pickup; Wartburg archive: factory body builders and HT chronology — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Der_Wartburg_311; Engine data from de.wikipedia technical table: 37 PS (1955-1961), 40 PS (1961), 45 PS 992 cc (from 1962). Top speed only where the table states it for this body. Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 992 cm3 (61 ci)
Power: 33.1 KW @ 4250 RPM45 HP @ 4250 RPM44 BHP @ 4250 RPM
Torque: 68.6 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM93 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 65 mph (105 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)

Tires

Tire Size: 6.40-15

Dimensions

Length: 168.5 in (4280 mm)
Width: 61.8 in (1570 mm)
Height: 58.1 in (1475 mm)
Wheelbase: 96.5 in (2450 mm)

Notes

Data source: Wartburg 311 (German Wikipedia) incl. technical data table and model range — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Wartburg 311 (English Wikipedia) — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wartburg_311; Automobilbau Museum Eisenach: 311/4 production and common factory drivetrain — https://ame-eisenach.de/fahrzeuge/wartburg-311-4-kuebel/; Wartburg specialist archive: cited Michael Stück 1999 annual production tables — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Wartburg_Pickup; Wartburg archive: factory body builders and HT chronology — https://wiki.w311.info/index.php?title=Der_Wartburg_311; Engine data from de.wikipedia technical table: 37 PS (1955-1961), 40 PS (1961), 45 PS 992 cc (from 1962). Top speed only where the table states it for this body. Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Length4,280 mm

Width1,570 mm

Height1,475 mm

Wheelbase2,450 mm

Curb weight—

Torque81 – 93 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.

1955 – 1965 311 Kombi
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