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Other Makes 601 (1985)
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Price: US $3,500.00

Description:

1985 TRABANT 601 SPECIAL
TRABANT 601 SPECIAL DDR EAST GERMANY SMALL VINTAGE CLASSIC CAR
FOR SALE AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF THE EAST GERMAN CAR MANUFACTURING !
100% original, like new!!
Paint with high class silver pearl metallic paint.
Run
:
35 000 km
Engine
Type: Air cooled, 0.6-liter 2-stroke 2-cylinder
Bore x stroke: 2.83 x 2.87 in.
Displacement: 36 cu in, 595 cc
Compression ratio
--
7.8:1
Horsepower
27 @ 4, 200 rpm
Torque: 38lbs-ft @ 3000 rpm
Redline: 5000 rpm
Drive train
-
4x2
Transmission:
4-speed manual , column shift.
Final Drive Ratio: 4.33:1
Gear Ratio Max Speed
1 4.08:1 19 mph
2 2.32:1 32 mph
3 1.52:1 48 mph
4 1.03:1 62 mph
R 3.83:1
Body Material:
Steel frame with Duroplast panels
Interior
-
Seating capacity 4
Front seats: bucket recliner
Suspension
-
Front suspension
Single transverse leaf spring, lower A-arm.
Rear suspension
Independent trailing arms
Steering
Rack-and-pinion
Steering wheel
Yes (standard on driver's side)
Brakes and Tires
Brakes
--
4-wheel hydraulic drum
Wheels and Tires
Wheel size: 4 x 13 in.
Bolt pattern: 4 x 160mm
Wheel type: steel
Tire Size: 145-75R13
Tire pressure: 35 / 35 psi
Performance info :
Test Results
0 to 40 km/h: 5.3
0 to 60 km/h: 9.2
0 to 80 km/h: 21.6
0 to 100 km/h: 36.8
40 to 60 km/h: 3.9
60 to 80 km/h: 12.4
Top Speed: 110 km/h

Trabi was the nickname of this popular East-German car in the Cold War East Block .
Light body 2 stroke 2 cylinder engine , very easy handle column shifter .
No fuel pump . Gravity fed fuel with motorcycle like fuel switch . ON - OFF - RESERVE .
The car is so light that it needs no assistance from a Servo to have one of the best breaking systems of any car. On MOT brake tests, a figure of around 60 % gives a pass. The Trabant 601 score at around 120%.
Each cylinder is supplied by it's own solenoid directly, ensuring the maximum direct connection between the solenoid and the spark plug,
The electronic ignition does away with the need for a distributor cap.
Engine is in excellent shape .
Ask If u need more picture or any specific info about the car please send me message .

_{update: 2015-05-16}