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DKW Junior

General information

ModelDKW Junior
Year1962
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size739 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement739 ccm (45.09 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 3 cylinder
Max power34.50 PS (25 kW or 34 HP) at 4300 Rev. per min.
Max torque64.00 Nm (6.5 kgf-m or 47.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression8.0:1
Bore x stroke68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed113.0 km/h (70.2 mph)
0-50 miles17.2 seconds
0-60 miles31.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0493 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Passenger space3420 litres (904 gallons)

Dimensions and weight

Weight700 kg (1,543.2 pounds)
Overall length3980 mm (156.7 inches)
Overall width1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2180 mm (85.8 inches)
Fuel capacity31.0 litres (8.19 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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