| Auto Union 1000 Sp | |
| Manufacturer: | Auto Union AG |
| Production: | 1958–1965 |
| Class: | Sports car (S) |
| Body Style: | 2-door coupé |
| Related: | Auto Union 1000 DKW Monza |
| Layout: | Longitudinal Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Engine: | straight-3 (981 cc.) |
| Transmission: | 4-gear manual |
| Wheelbase: | 23501NaN1 |
| Length: | 41701NaN1 |
| Width: | 16801NaN1 |
| Height: | 13251NaN1 |
| Weight: | 9500NaN0 |
| Sp: | uk |
| Predecessor: | DKW 3=6 Coupé DKW 3=6 Roadster |
| Successor: | Audi 100 Coupé S |
The Auto Union 1000 Sp is a sports car produced by Auto Union from 1958 to 1965. It was equipped with a 981cc two-stroke 3-cylinder engine producing 550NaN0. 5,000 coupes and 1,640 convertibles were produced between 1958 and 1965. In 1959, 50 models were produced with a 1,280cc two-stroke V6 engine.[1] The car takes strong styling cues from the Ford Thunderbird.[2]
| Model | 1000 Sp Coupé | 1000 Sp Roadster | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of production | 1958 — 1965 | 1961 — 1965 | |
| Units built | 5,004 | 1,640 | |
| Number of cylinders | in-line three-cylinder | ||
| Engine capacity (cc) | 981 | ||
| Engine power | at 4500 rpm | ||
| Torque | 93.2 Nm at 3000 rpm | ||
| Transmission | 4-gear. Manual transmission | ||
| Drive unit | front | ||
| Acceleration from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 22 seconds | ||
| Tires | 155 x 15 | ||
| Weight | 9500NaN0. | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 51 L. | ||
| Maximum speed | 1400NaN0 | ||
| Average fuel consumption | 10.2 L. | ||