Wartburg 353 W

Wartburg 353 W

Wartburg 353 W

The Wartburg 353, known in some export markets as the Wartburg Knight, is a medium-sized family car, produced by the East German car manufacturer AWE for their Wartburg brand. It was the successor of the Wartburg 311, and was itself succeeded by the Wartburg 1.3.

The Wartburg 353 was produced from 1966 to 1988, becoming the Wartburg with the longest production run. During its lifetime it saw several changes and improvements, the most recognizable of these coming in 1985 with a front facelift (as pictured here), slightly different layout around the engine block and a new carburettor.

Commercial/info Video

General Data

Make
Wartburg
Model
353
Sub Model
W
Model Code
353
Production / Sales Year(s)
1975 - 1989
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
4
Length CM
422
Length in
166.14
Width CM
164
Width in
64.57
Height CM
149.5
Height in
58.86
Wheelbase CM
245
Wheelbase in
96.46
Curb Weight KG (EU)
920
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
2028

Engine

Engine Type
in-line
Cylinders
3
Engine Displacement (cc)
992
Engine Displacement (cui)
61
Engine (l)
1.0
Engine HP
49
Engine PS
50
Engine KW
37
@RPM
4500
Engine Max Torque (NM)
106
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
78
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
10.81
Engine Max Torque RPM
3000
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
4

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
44

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
130
Top Speed MP/H
81
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
25

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Drum
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
175/70R13S

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Text Source
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Last modified
16/09/2023

Your car

Your classic car on our website?
We are always on the lookout for interesting photo's of this, and other classic cars to make our website more appealing! Your car on our website? Mail us your photo's at info@superclassics.eu