Trabant P 601 P 601
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Trabant - P 601

Details-
BrandTrabant
ModelP 601
GenerationP 601
Modification0.6 (26 Hp)
Start Of Production1970
End Of Production1990

Performance

The P 601 is a car with a top speed of 100 km/h, equivalent to 62.14 mph, making it suitable for city driving and short highway trips.

Specs-
Rating
Max Speed100 km/h 62.14 mph

Body & Dimensions

The car is a Sedan model P 601 with 2 doors and 4 seats. It has a length of 3510 mm (138.19 in.), width of 1510 mm (59.45 in.), and height of 1440 mm (56.69 in.). The wheelbase is 2020 mm (79.53 in.), with a front track of 1206 mm (47.48 in.) and rear track of 1255 mm (49.41 in.). The car has a minimum turning circle of 10 m (32.81 ft.).

Specs-
Rating
Body TypeSedan
Seats4
Doors2
Length3510 mm 138.19 in.
Width1510 mm 59.45 in.
Height1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase2020 mm 79.53 in.
Front Track1206 mm 47.48 in.
Rear Track1255 mm 49.41 in.
Min Turning Circle10 m 32.81 ft.

Fuel Consumption

None

Specs-
Rating
Fuel TypeMixture of two stroke engine

Engine & Transmission

The car is powered by a 26 HP, 594 cc, inline 2-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine with a carburettor, located at the front and transverse in orientation. The engine has a compression ratio of 7.6 and uses SAE 30 or SAE 80 oil. The engine drives the front wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. The power-to-displacement ratio is 43.8 HP/l, and the torque is 53 Nm (39.09 lb.-ft.).

Specs-
Rating
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Power26 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power Per Litre43.8 Hp/l
Torque53 Nm 39.09 lb.-ft.
Engine LayoutFront, Transverse
Engine Displacement594 cm3 36.25 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders2
Engine ConfigurationInline
Cylinder Bore72 mm 2.83 in.
Piston Stroke73 mm 2.87 in.
Compression Ratio7.6
Fuel Injection SystemCarburettor
Engine AspirationNaturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil SpecificationSAE 30, SAE 80
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive WheelFront wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox4 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The car is a P 601 model with drum brakes in both the front and rear, and has tires of size 145/80 SR13 and wheel rims of size 4JX13H-45. The car's specifications are basic and it is rated a 2 out of 5.

Specs-
Rating
Front BrakesDrum
Rear BrakesDrum
Tires Size145/80 SR13
Wheel Rims Size4JX13H-45

Weight & Capacity

The P 601 is a lightweight car with a kerb weight of 615 kg and a maximum load capacity of 385 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 26 liters and a weight-to-power ratio of 23.7 kg/Hp, indicating a decent balance between power and weight.

Specs-
Rating
Weight To Power Ratio23.7 kg/Hp, 42.3 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio11.6 kg/Nm, 86.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight615 kg 1355.84 lbs.
Max Weight1000 kg 2204.62 lbs.
Max Load385 kg 848.78 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity26 l 6.87 US gal | 5.72 UK gal

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for Trabant - P 601

The body type of the car is Sedan.

The car has 4 seats.

The length of the car is 3510 mm (138.19 in.).

100 km/h or 62.14 mph

Not recommended, due to its limited top speed.

Yes, its top speed is suitable for city driving and short highway trips.

A mixture of two-stroke engine fuel type.

No, the P 601 is not a well-known car model, and its specifications are unusual.

The impact of the two-stroke engine fuel type on the car's performance is uncertain and may vary depending on various factors.

The engine is transversely mounted at the front of the vehicle.

A 4-speed manual transmission.

The power-to-displacement ratio is 43.8 HP/l.

The car has drum brakes in both the front and rear.

The tire size for this car is 145/80 SR13.

The wheel rim size for this car is 4JX13H-45.

The P 601 is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine with 197 horsepower.

The P 601 comes standard with advanced safety features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.

The P 601 achieves an estimated fuel efficiency of 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

615 kg (1355.84 lbs)

385 kg (848.78 lbs)

26 liters (6.87 US gal | 5.72 UK gal)