DKW F2

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DKW F2 Reichsklasse, two-seater convertible sedan, in the August Horch Museum, Zwickau
DKW F2 Reichsklasse, two-seater convertible sedan, in the August Horch Museum, Zwickau
F2 (sedan)
Production period: 1932-1935
Class : Small car
Body versions : Cabriolet , convertible sedan
Engines: Otto engine :
584 cm³ (11 kW),
584 cm³ (13.2 kW),
692 cm³ (14.7 kW)
Length: 3895 or 3750-3985 mm
Width: 1480 or 1450-1480 mm
Height: 1500 or 1465-1500 mm
Wheelbase : 2610 mm
Empty weight : 690 or 700-750 kg
Previous model DKW F1
successor DKW F4
Newspaper advertisement for the newly introduced DKW Reichsklasse , 1933

The DKW F2 is a small car with front-wheel drive from the DKW brand , which Zschopauer Motorenwerke JS Rasmussen (from June 1932 part of the newly founded Auto Union ) launched in April 1932 as the successor to the F1 model . By 1935, 27,059 cars (502 of which were two-seater convertibles) had been delivered. Like all DKW “Frontwagen” (protected name), the DKW F2 were built in the Audi factory in Zwickau . The successors were the DKW F4 (1934) and DKW F5 (1935).

The F2 sold with the nickname “Meisterklasse 601” has a more elegant body with more space thanks to its 21 cm longer wheelbase than the previous model . The already used in F1 and forward transversely mounted two-cylinder - the two-stroke engine ( counterrotating twin ) with 0.6 liters capacity and nose piston -Querspülung provides 11 kW (15 hp) at 3500 min -1 . It drives the front wheels via a three-speed gearbox with a stick gear lever. The wagons with a frame made of two steel U-profile longitudinal members have a body made of plywood covered with synthetic leather and independent wheel suspension on double transverse leaf springs at the front and rear . They were available as a two- and four-seater convertible or as a convertible sedan.

From March 1933 improved engines were Schnürle - reverse circulation and two overflow channels installed. Thereby, the output rose to 13 kW (18 HP) at 3500 min -1 . The new vehicle was called the "Reichsklasse" and was available until 1935. At the same time, the "Meisterklasse 701" was on offer, its larger 0.7 liter engine with Schnürle reverse flushing developed 14.7 kW (20 hp).

Technical specifications

Type Master class 601 Reich class Master class 701
Construction period 1932-1933 1933-1935 1933-1935
Superstructures L2, Cb2 L2 L2, Cb2
engine 2 cyl., Row, 2-stroke 2 cyl., Row, 2-stroke 2 cyl., Row, 2-stroke
Valves without without without
Bore × stroke 74 mm × 68 mm 74 mm × 68 mm 76 mm × 76 mm
Displacement 584 cc 584 cc 692 cc
Horsepower) 15th 18th 20th
Power kW) 11 13.2 14.7
consumption 8 l / 100 km 7 l / 100 km 7 l / 100 km
Top speed 75 km / h 80 km / h 85-90 km / h
Empty weight 690 kg 690 kg 700-750 kg
Perm. total weight 1010 kg 1040 kg 1050-1100 kg
Electrics 6 volts 6 volts 6 volts
length 3895 mm 3895 mm 3750-3985 mm
width 1480 mm 1480 mm 1450-1480 mm
height 1500 mm 1500 mm 1465-1500 mm
wheelbase 2610 mm 2610 mm 2610 mm
Front / rear track 1100 mm / 1100 mm 1100 mm / 1100 mm 1110 mm / 1220 mm
Turning circle 12 m 12 m 12 m

  • DKW F2 600 Reichsklasse , 1933, in the Museum for Saxon Vehicles in Chemnitz

  • DKW F2, built in 1933, self-made body, in the Museum for Saxon Vehicles in Chemnitz

  • DKW F2, built in 1933, prototype for motorsport

  • DKW F2 from 1934

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