Trabant 1.1 N 1.1 (41 Hp)
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Trabant 1.1:
The Trabant 1. 1 is the fourth and final series production model of the East German Trabant series, made by VEB Sachsenring Automobilwerke Zwickau. Unlike its predecessors, which have a two-stroke engine, the Trabant 1. 1 has a four-stroke engine. In total, 39,474 units of the Trabant 1. 1 were made from May 1990 to 30 April 1991. This makes the 1. 1 the rarest Trabant model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
N Overview:
Trabant 1.1 (N). With 74 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 700 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 22 s). The top speed reaches 125 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Offering a modest 41 Hp, this engine provides very basic performance, suitable only for city driving with leisurely acceleration and a low top speed.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 5.9 l/100 km, the 1.1-liter engine delivers relatively good economy for its time, making it an economical choice for daily commutes.
Best Use Case:
City / Short Commutes
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Simple, robust mechanics (VW engine base)
- • Relatively good fuel economy for its era
- • Historical significance as the final Trabant model
- • Easy to maintain and repair due to simplicity
- • Compact and maneuverable for city driving
Cons:
- • Very low performance and slow acceleration
- • Extremely basic safety features (no airbags, ABS)
- • Dated design and limited comfort features
- • Short production run and limited availability of specific parts
- • Poor crash test performance by modern standards
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Trabant |
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| Model: | 1.1 |
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| Generation: | N |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.1 (41 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1990 |
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| End of production: | 1991 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 41 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 39.3 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 74 Nm |
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| Engine displacement: | 1043 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 75 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.4 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 5.9 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 22 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 22 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 125 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 17.1 kg/Hp, 58.6 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.5 kg/Nm, 105.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 700 |
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| Max. weight: | 1085 |
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| Max load: | 385 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 415 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 28 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 3521 mm |
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| Width: | 1528 mm |
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| Height: | 1420 mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2020 mm |
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| Front track: | 1280 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1255 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10 m |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 3 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Tires size | 145/80 SR13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 4JX13H-45 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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