Trabant 1.1 Pick-up 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)
Pick-up Overview:
Trabant 1.1 (Pick-up). With 74 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.2 l/100km). Weighing only 680 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 26 s). The top speed reaches 125 km/h. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 41 Hp VW-sourced engine provides extremely modest performance, making the Pick-up suitable primarily for light loads and low-speed urban or rural utility tasks. Acceleration is leisurely.
Fuel Economy
Offering a significant improvement over previous Trabant two-stroke engines, the 1.1-liter unit delivers acceptable fuel economy for its era, especially for a utility vehicle, making it relatively economical to run.
Best Use Case:
Light Urban Utility / Rural Short-Haul
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable VW-sourced 4-stroke engine
- • Improved fuel economy over predecessors
- • Practical and affordable utility vehicle
- • Simple and easy to maintain mechanics
Cons:
- • Extremely poor performance and acceleration
- • Very basic safety features (pre-modern standards)
- • Minimal comfort and refinement
- • Limited availability of parts outside former East Germany
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Trabant |
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| Model: | 1.1 |
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| Generation: | Pick-up |
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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: | Pick-up |
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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) - urban: | 8.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 26 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 26 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 125 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.6 kg/Hp, 60.3 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 108.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 24.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 680 |
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| Max. weight: | 1085 |
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| Max load: | 405 |
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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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| 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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| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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