Wartburg 353 (1965-1989)
The Wartburg 353 was the successor to the 311. In some markets it was known as the Wartburg Knight, in others the 1000.
The 353 was also available as an station wagon known as the Tourist.
Wartburg 353
Tag: East-German Car Manufacturers
Wartburg 311
Wartburg 311 (1956-1965)
The 311 model was manufactured in a number of variations, including pickup, sedan, limousine, coupé, and as a two-seat roadster. The two-stroke engine was enlarged to 992 cc in 1962. An interim model, called the Wartburg 312 and featuring the chassis developed for the succeeding 353, was built from 1965 until 1967.
| 1956 Wartburg 311/1 | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 900 cc 3-cylinder 2-stroke front-wheel drive |
| Power | 37 PS @ 4000 rpm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/h |
| Acceleration | n.a. |
| Chassis | Separate chassis |
| Suspension | Independent front and rear |
| Brakes | hydraulic drum |
| Length | 4300 mm |
| Width | 1570 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm |
| Weight | 950 KG |
IFA F9
IFA
IFA (DDR) 1948-1956
IFA (Industrie-vereinigung Volkseigener Fahrzeugwerke) built cars in the nationalised factories of DKW, Audi and others in East Germany. The cars were based on DKW designs and manufactured at the former Audi works at Zwickau and Eisenach, although period advertizing blurb states that the cars were made in Chemnitz. The F9 was based on a pre-war DKW design.