Trabant 1.1 Tramp 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)
Tramp Overview:
Trabant 1.1 (Tramp). With 74 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 680 kg, it’s quite light. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 22 s). The top speed reaches 125 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
Performance is extremely modest, with a 0-100 km/h time of 22 seconds and a top speed of 125 km/h. It's suitable only for very relaxed driving, primarily in urban or rural settings where speed is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Given its light kerb weight (680 kg) and small 1.0L engine, fuel economy should be reasonable for its era, though the carburettor system might not be as efficient as later fuel injection systems.
Best Use Case:
City / Leisurely Rural Driving
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique and iconic styling
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Lightweight and nimble in urban environments
- • Open-top cabriolet experience
- • Historical significance
Cons:
- • Extremely low power and acceleration
- • Poor safety standards by modern measures
- • Basic comfort and interior features
- • Dated technology (carburettor)
- • Limited availability and parts outside former Eastern Bloc
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Trabant |
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| Model: | 1.1 |
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| Generation: | Tramp |
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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: | Cabriolet |
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| Seats: | 4 |
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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 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 59 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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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: | 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: | 20.9 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 mm |
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| Width: | 1528 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1420 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2020 mm 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: |
| 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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