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Trabant · 1972

Trabant 601 Limousine

6 variants 23 – 26 hp

Power23 – 26 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed108 km/h

Torque52 – 54 Nm

Engine0.6 L2 cyl

Fuel economy—

Trabant 601 Universal

6 variants 23 – 26 hp

Power23 – 26 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed108 km/h

Torque52 – 54 Nm

Engine0.6 L2 cyl

Fuel economy—

Trabant 601 Lieferwagen

601 Lieferwagen

2 variants 23 – 26 hp

Power23 – 26 hp

0–100 km/h—

Torque52 – 54 Nm

Engine0.6 L2 cyl

Fuel economy—

Trabant 601 Kübel

3 variants 23 – 26 hp

Power23 – 26 hp

0–100 km/h—

Torque52 – 54 Nm

Engine0.6 L2 cyl

Fuel economy—

Trabant 601 Universal

1965 – 1990 Estate / wagon Germany

Trabant 601 Universal

Body styleEstate / wagon

Production1965 – 1990

Variants6

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power23 – 26 hp

0–100 km/h—

Top speed108 km/h

Fuel economy—

Front Wheel Drive

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
0.6L Two-stroke P60 4MT FWD (23 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	23 hp	—	—	4-speed manual
0.6L Two-stroke P61 Hycomat 4MT FWD (23 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	23 hp	—	—	4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)
0.6L Two-stroke P63 4MT FWD (26 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	26 hp	—	—	4-speed manual
0.6L Two-stroke P64 Hycomat 4MT FWD (26 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	26 hp	—	—	4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)
0.6L Two-stroke P65 4MT FWD (26 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	26 hp	—	108	4-speed manual
0.6L Two-stroke P66 Hycomat 4MT FWD (26 HP) 0.6 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	26 hp	—	108	4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 16.9 KW @ 3800-4000 RPM23 HP @ 3800-4000 RPM23 BHP @ 3800-4000 RPM
Torque: 38.4 lb-ft @ 2700-2800 RPM52 Nm @ 2700-2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 6.3 gallons (24 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 16.9 KW @ 3800-4000 RPM23 HP @ 3800-4000 RPM23 BHP @ 3800-4000 RPM
Torque: 38.4 lb-ft @ 2700-2800 RPM52 Nm @ 2700-2800 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 6.3 gallons (24 L)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 19.1 KW @ 4200 RPM26 HP @ 4200 RPM26 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 39.8 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM53.9 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 19.1 KW @ 4200 RPM26 HP @ 4200 RPM26 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 39.8 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM53.9 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 19.1 KW @ 4200 RPM26 HP @ 4200 RPM26 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 39.8 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM53.9 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 6.9 gallons (26 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 67 mph (108 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Engine

Cylinders: L2
Displacement: 595 cm3 (36 ci)
Power: 19.1 KW @ 4200 RPM26 HP @ 4200 RPM26 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 39.8 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM53.9 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Carburettor
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 6.9 gallons (26 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 67 mph (108 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual (Hycomat automatic clutch)

Dimensions

Length: 140.2 in (3560 mm)
Width: 59.4 in (1510 mm)
Height: 57.9 in (1470 mm)
Wheelbase: 79.5 in (2020 mm)

Notes

Data source: VEB Sachsenring factory identification and conversion manual (1982), printed pages 6-7 and 13-14 — https://trabant-technik.de/downloads/IdentundUmbau.pdf; Trabant 601 production history, citing period KFT technical reports — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; Trabant 601 manufacturer operating manual, technical data page 63 — https://www.manualslib.de/manual/203167/Trabant-601.html?page=63; Trabant 601 technical data and production table (German Wikipedia) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trabant_601; 594.5 cc rounded to integer 595. Torque converted from factory mkp. Hycomat is manual gear selection with an automatic clutch. Body dimensions per de.wikipedia technical table (same for 1964-1969 and 1969-1990). Top speed 108 km/h only for 1974+ P65/P66 (earlier value is approximate, omitted); tank 24 L for P60/P61, 26 L for P65/P66, omitted for P63/P64 (change in autumn 1972). Curb weight omitted (basis not stated).

Length3,560 mm

Width1,510 mm

Height1,470 mm

Wheelbase2,020 mm

Curb weight—

Torque52 – 54 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.

1965 – 1990 601 Universal
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