Trabant 1.1 Universal 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)
Universal Overview:
Trabant 1.1 (Universal). With 74 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 735 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 car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 41 Hp engine provides extremely modest performance, suitable only for light city driving and very relaxed rural journeys. Acceleration is sluggish, and highway cruising is challenging.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 5.9 l/100 km, the 1.1 engine offers reasonable economy for its era and class, making it an affordable option for daily commuting.
Best Use Case:
City / Rural Commuting
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanics
- • Practical station wagon body with good cargo space
- • Relatively fuel-efficient for its era
- • Historical significance and unique character
- • Affordable running costs
Cons:
- • Extremely low performance and acceleration
- • Very basic safety features by modern standards
- • Outdated technology and sparse interior comfort
- • Limited highway capability
- • Basic build quality and materials
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Trabant |
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| Model: | 1.1 |
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| Generation: | Universal |
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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: | Station wagon (estate) |
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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: | 17.9 kg/Hp, 55.8 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.9 kg/Nm, 100.7 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 20.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 735 |
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| Max. weight: | 1120 |
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| Max load: | 385 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1400 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 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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