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Wartburg 311 Kübelwagen
1959 – 1964
Convertible Germany
A classic from the 1950s, the Wartburg 311 Kübelwagen was built from 1959 to 1964. Its petrol engines range from 37 to 45 hp across 3 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox.
Body styleConvertible
Production1959 – 1964
Variants3
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power37 – 45 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 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 | — | — | 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
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.90-15
Dimensions
- 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). Kübel dimensions not sourced.
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
- 5.90-15
Dimensions
- 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). Kübel dimensions not sourced.
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
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual (synchronized 2nd-4th)
Tires
- Tire Size
- 5.90-15
Dimensions
- 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). Kübel dimensions not sourced.
Length—
Width—
Height—
Wheelbase2,450 mm
Curb weight—
Torque81 – 93 Nm
Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.