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601
1978 Trabant 601
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Trabant
Model
601
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
0.6 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
26 hp
Power (kW)
19 kW
Torque
54 Nm (40 lb-ft)
Top speed
100 km/h
(62 mph)
Displacement
595 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,510 mm
(138.2 in)
Width
1,510 mm
(59.4 in)
Height
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,020 mm
(79.5 in)
Curb weight
615 kg
(1,356 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
72 mm
(2.8 in)
Stroke
73 mm
(2.9 in)
Compression Ratio
7.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
26 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,206 mm
(47.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,255 mm
(49.4 in)
Turning Circle
10 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,000 kg
(2,205 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Cargo Capacity
385 kg
(849 lb)
Max Roof Load
30 kg
(66 lb)
Trabant
6 vehicles
601
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
601 Standard
1964–1990
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1978
Powertrain
0.6 Manual
Horsepower
26 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Sedan
RWD
Gasoline
Manual, 4-speed
