What is a Trabant 601?
The Trabant 601 (or Trabant P601 series) was a Trabant model produced by VEB Sachsenring in Zwickau, Saxony. It was the third generation of the model, built for the longest production time, from 1964 to 1990. As a result, it is the best-known Trabant model and often referred to simply as “the Trabant” or “the Trabi”.
How much did the Trabant cost?
Trabants cost about $8,600 new and were coveted for decades by East Germans. The demand evaporated last fall after Germany’s unification. East German motorists suddenly could buy any car they wanted. Those who could afford it quickly traded in their Trabants for Western-style autos.
How much HP does a Trabant have?
The 26 horsepower Trabant goes from 0 to 60 in 21 seconds with a top speed of 62 mph.
What are the specs of Trabant 601?
Browse Car Specifications… Trabant 601 Specs. With a maximum top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h), a curb weight of 1356 lbs (615 kgs), the 601 has a naturally-aspirated In-line 2 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. This engine produces a maximum power of 30 PS (30 bhp – 22 kW) at 4200 rpm and a maximum torque of Nm (- lb.ft) at 4200 rpm.
When did the Mercedes 601 Trabant last?
Of these the 601 was the longest lived, running from 1964 to 1990. The Trabant was largely unknown in the West until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Many thousands of Trabants crossed the border full of beaming East Germans, and as a result the car became a core element of this period’s zeitgeist.
When did the Trabant first come out?
It was the third generation of the model, built for the longest production time, from 1964 to 1990. As a result, it is the best-known Trabant model and often referred to simply as “the Trabant” or “the Trabi”.
Is there a civilian version of the Trabant Kübel?
The civilian version of the Trabant Kübel mainly exports to Greece. Trabant 601 Hycomat (P601 H), 1965–1990, in limited numbers (as Limousine & Universal). Made only for users with missing or dysfunctional left leg. It had included an automatic clutching system.