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Wartburg 311 Limousine
1955 – 1965
Sedan Germany
A classic from the 1950s, the Wartburg 311 Limousine was built from 1955 to 1965. Its petrol engines range from 37 to 45 hp across 4 variants. Every version has a manual gearbox. It was also available as coupé, estate, pickup and convertible.
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Body styleSedan
Production1955 – 1965
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power37 – 45 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed115 – 125 km/h
Fuel economy—
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| 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 | — | 115 | 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 | — | 115 | 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 | — | 125 | 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
- 71 mph (115 km/h)
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
Performance
- Top Speed
- 71 mph (115 km/h)
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).
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
- 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
- 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
- 78 mph (125 km/h)
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).
Length4,300 mm
Width1,520 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm
Curb weight—
Torque81 – 93 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.