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Trabant 601 Limousine
1964 – 1990
Sedan Germany
Trabant built the 601 Limousine for 26 years, from 1964 to 1990. All 6 variants use petrol engines, from 23 to 26 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleSedan
Production1964 – 1990
Variants6
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power23 – 26 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed108 km/h
Fuel economy—
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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
- 140.0 in (3555 mm)
- Width
- 59.3 in (1505 mm)
- Height
- 56.7 in (1440 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).
Length3,555 mm
Width1,505 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,020 mm
Curb weight—
Torque52 – 54 Nm
Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.