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1960s 1970s

NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L (Type 47) 

Prinz 4 / Prinz 4S / Prinz 4L
NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L (Type 47)
Production period:1961 to 1973
Class:Motor Car
Engines:Gasoline : 0.60 liters (22 kW)
Length:3440 mm
Width:1490 mm
Height:1360  mm
Wheelbase :2040 mm
Curb weight :570  kg
 
In June 1961 production of the NSU Prinz 4 began . The successor model of princes I, II and III (including the Prinz 30) was shown in September 1961 at the IAA in Frankfurt / Main. Compared to its predecessors, this was clearly grown and received a body in the style of the Chevrolet Corvair .

Chassis and gearbox corresponded to those of Prinz III. Speculation for the first use of the Wankel engine was not fulfilled.The conventional engine now made 30 hp (22 kW) from 598 cc. This allowed a top speed of 116 km / h. The Prinz 4 weighed only 570 kg and had a maximum permissible weight of 1000 kg.with this layout the distribution of weight was  44% to front axle,and 56% at the rear axle.

PERFORMANCE

  • engine capacity 36.49 cu in, 598 cu cm
  • fuel consumption 49.5 mlimp gal, 41.3 m/US gal, 5.7 1 x 100 km
  • max speed 74.6 mph, 120 km/h
  • max power (DIN): 30 hp at 5,500 rpm
  • max torque (DIN): 33 1b ft, 4.5 kg m at 3,250 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 6,500
  • specific power: 50.2 hp/l
  • power-weight ratio: 40.8 lb/hp, 18.5 kg/hp
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 23.6 sec, 0—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 15.8 sec

The rarely purchased "Prinz 4" was the simple version (corresponding to the earlier Prinz I), while the "Prinz 4S" represented the normal version (corresponding to the earlier models Prinz II and III). These two versions were offered unchanged until March 1969.

NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L (Type 47)

From September 1965 came the version "Prinz 4L" with again improved equipment and sunshine roof option, which was built almost unchanged until April 1973. There were only minor changes, such as the front panel molding. Front disc brakes was now a option.

The vast majority of vehicles from the last years of production were sold to Italy, in the years 1968-1970 these were 123,338 of 170,080 manufactured copies, ie 72.5%. In total, about 570,000 NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L were created in twelve years. 

In Egyptian Cairo, the NSU Prinz 4 was assembled for the local market by the Egyptian Light Transport Manufacturing Company as Ramses II . In Montevideo This rolled off the line at Nordex SA as P-1000 .The Prinz 4 is considered a stylistic model of the Soviet SAS-966 "Saporoshez" , which was built in 1966.

NSU Prinz 4, Prinz 4S and Prinz 4L (Type 47)

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NSU Prinz 4 Type 47 (1961-1973)

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Technical

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  • NSU Prinz 4 Type 47 Technical details and specifications (1961-1973)


    ENGINE
    location rear, 4 stroke, transverse
    cylinders: 2, in line
    bore and stroke: 2.99 x 2.60 in, 76 x 66 mm
    engine capacity: 36.49 cu in, 598 cu cm
    compression ratio: 7.5
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 2
    valves: 2 per cylinder, over-head, Vee-slanted, rockers
    camshafts: 1, overhead, driven by connecting rods
    lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter
    carburation: 1 Solex 34 PCI downdraught carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: air-cooled.

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate
    gearbox: mechanical
    engine-gearbox ratio: 2.08
    gears: 4+ reverse
    synchromesh gears: all
    gearbox ratios: 1st 4.140, 2nd 2.210, 3rd 1.410, 4th 1, rev 5.380
    gear lever location: central
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 2.31.

    CHASSIS
    type integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: independent, swinging semi-axles, wide-based wishbones, coil springs, Prinzair auxiliary air rubber springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    rack-and-pinion
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.
    turning circle (between walls): 28.9 ft, 8.8 m

    BRAKES
    drum, 2 front leading shoes
    lining area: total 58.45 sq in, 377 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 32 Ah
    generator type: dynamo, 130 W
    ignition distributor: Bosch

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 80.31 in, 2,040 mm
    front track: 48.42 in, 1,230 mm
    rear track: 47.24 in, 1,200 mm
    overall length: 135.43 in, 3,440 mm
    overall width: 58.66 in, 1,490 mm
    overall height: 53.54 in, 1,360 mm
    ground clearance: 7.09 in, 180 mm
    dry weight: 1,224 1b, 555 kg

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Service
  • NSU Prinz 4 Type 47 Maintenance and Service Guide (1961-1973)

    Fuel: 85-90 oct petrol
    Engine sump, gearbox and final drive oil: 4.22 imp pt, 5.07 US pt, 2.4 1, SAE 20 (winter) 30 (summer), change every 4,700 miles, 7,500 km
    Lubricating system total capacity: 4.75 imp pt, 5.71 US pt
    Greasing: every 4,700 miles, 7,500 km, 2 points
    Tappet clearances: inlet 0.004 in, 0.10 mm, exhaust 0.004 in, 0.10 mm
    Valve timing: inlet opens 48° before tdc and closes 72° after bdc, exhaust opens 78° before bdc and closes 42° after tdc
    Normal tyre pressure: front 18 psi, 1.3 atm, rear 22 psi, 1.5 atm.
    Width of rims: 3.5"
    Tyres: 135 x 12
    Fuel tank capacity: 8.1 imp gal, 9.8 US gal
    Carrying capacity: 981 1b, 445 kg

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