Germany
Motor Cars
1960s
NSU Prinz III and Prinz 30 (Type 40)
| prinz III / prinz 30 | |
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| 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.
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NSU prinz III Type 40 (1960-1962)
