Audi Type E
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The Audi Type E was a passenger car introduced by Audi in 1913.[1] It was the largest pre-war car from Audi.
| Audi Type E | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi Automobilwerke GmbH Zwickau (from 1915 Audi Werke Zwickau) |
| Production | 1911–1924 |
| Assembly | Zwickau, Germany |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,699 cc straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm (131 in) or 3,465 mm (136.4 in) |
The vehicle had a four-cylinder two-block in-line engine with 5,699 cc of displacement. It developed over a four-speed countershaft gearbox and a propeller shaft, which drove the rear wheels. The claimed maximum output was 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) at 1650 or 1750 rpm, supporting a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph). The foot brake operated via a mechanical linkage on the drive shaft.[1]
The car had a ladder frame and two leaf-sprung solid axles. It was available with various closed, semi-closed and open topped "Touring car" bodies, including a Laundaulet (with a large enclosed passenger compartment at the back and a semi-open front bench for the chauffeur and a front passenger) by the coach-builder Deissner of Köthen.[2]
350 Type Es were produced.
| Production | 1912–1923 |
| Engine | 4 Cylinder, 4 Stroke |
| Bore x Stroke | 110 mm x 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Capacity | 5720 cc |
| Power | 55 PS (40 kW; 54 hp) |
| Top Speed | 75 km/h (47 mph) |
| Empty Weight | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb) (Chassis) |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm (130.7 in) |
| Track Front/Rear | 1,400 mm (55.1 in)/1,400 mm (55.1 in) |
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