DKW F2

DKW F2 kingdom class, two-seat convertible saloon, August Horch Museum, Zwickau

The DKW F2 is a small car with front-wheel drive of the DKW brand, the Zschopauer Motor Works JS Rasmussen ( from June 1932 part of the newly formed Auto Union ) introduced in April 1932 as the successor to the F1 model on the market. Until 1935 27.059 cars were (of which 502 as a two- seater convertible) delivered. Like all DKW "Front Car" ( name protected ) DKW F2 were built at the Audi plant in Zwickau. Successors were the DKW F4 (1934 ) or DKW F5 ( 1935).

The F2 with the nickname "Master Class 601 " has offered through over the previous model, 21 cm longer wheelbase for a more elegant body with more space. The already used in F1 and front transverse-mounted two-cylinder two -stroke engine ( counter-rotating twin ) with 0.6 liters of displacement and nose piston cross flushing makes 11 kW (15 hp) at 3500 min -1. Over a three-speed gearbox with Krückstockschalthebel he drives the front wheels. The car with a frame made of two steel U-section side members have covered in imitation leather body made ​​of plywood and front and rear independent suspension on double transverse leaf springs. They were available as two - and four -seater cabriolet or convertible sedan.

As of March 1933 improved engines with Schnürle reverse flushing and two overflow channels were installed. Thus, performance rose to 13 kW (18 hp) at 3500 min -1. The new vehicle was called " Empire class " and was available until 1935. Same time, the "Master Class 701 " was on offer, its larger 0.7 - liter engine with Schnürle reverse flushing contributed 14.7 kW (20 hp).

Specifications

  • L2 = 2 -door sedan or convertible sedan
  • Cb2 = 2-door convertible

Source

  • Werner Oswald: German cars from 1920 to 1945. 10th edition, engine book publishing house, Stuttgart 1996, ISBN 3879435197th
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