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Wartburg 311 Cabriolet
1956 – 1960
Convertible Germany
The Wartburg 311 Cabriolet dates from the 1950s: Wartburg built it from 1956 to 1960. Its petrol engines range from 37 hp across 2 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. The same generation also came as coupé, sedan, estate and pickup.
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Body styleConvertible
Production1956 – 1960
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power37 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy—
Front Wheel Drive
| 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 | — | — | 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 | — | — | 4-speed manual (unsynchronized) |
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
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.90-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.3 in (4300 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1520 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 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
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual (unsynchronized)
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.90-15
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.3 in (4300 mm)
- Width
- 59.8 in (1520 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 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).
Length4,300 mm
Width1,520 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm
Curb weight—
Torque81 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.