1960s
Germany
Motor Cars
Please select a module
Also read
Please select a module
Adjust Print share this page
Technical
Service
Gallery
Has manual
Makes
Please select a module
Has Video

NSU Prinz III and Prinz 30 (Type 40) 

prinz III / prinz 30
NSU Prinz III and Prinz 30 (Type 40)
Production period: 1960-1962
Body versions : limousine
Engines: Gasoline engines : 
0.58 liters 
(17-22 kW)
Length: 3145 mm
Width: 1420 mm
Height: 1370  mm
Wheelbase : 2000 mm
Curb weight : 520-540  kg
 
In September 1960, the prinz II was replaced by the prinz III and in December of the same year accounted for the simple model prinz I. With unchanged body shape of the new car was equipped with a slightly stronger engine, its 23 hp (19 kW) for a top speed of 111 km / h were enough. The front turn signals under the headlights, which previously had only the prinz 30, were now standard on all prinz III. The front wheels, which already hung from double wishbones with the predecessors, received an additional stabilizer, the rear swing axle, an additional air cushion. The prinz III cost at first DM 3986, -. Until 1962.

The version Prinz 30E was now called Prinz 30 and was taken over motor unchanged, but also benefited from the modernization described above. He had a heat exchanger heating and longer suspension travel than the normal prinz III. 

Overall, the versions of prinz I-III (including prinz 30 and prinz 30 E) in four years 94.549 copies.

 NSU Prinz III and Prinz 30 (Type 40)