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    Is this for real? a trabant tramp here?
    I saw this in a forum discussing Japanese vintage cars and I stumbled upon this!
    the trabant is said to be the mostly found in former communist countries such as eastern side of germany, poland, hungary and former soviet union states paano ba ito nakapasok dito?

    the trabant seems to have many variants trabant kombi, sedan, sedan deluxe and the tramp roadster like the one above






    specs of the trabant:

    Type: Air cooled, Two Stroke parallel twin
    Bore x stroke: 2.83 x 2.87 in.
    Displacement: 36 cu in, 595 cc
    Comp. Ratio: 8.0:1
    Emissions Control: None
    Valve Gear: None (1)
    Power: 27hp * 4200 rpm
    Torque: 38lbs-ft * 3000 rpm
    Redline: 5000 rpm

    Drivetrain
    Transmission: 4 speed, column shift manual
    Final Drive Ratio: 4.33:1
    Gear Ratio Max Speed
    1 4.08:1 19 mph
    2 2.32:1 32 mph
    3 1.52:1 48 mph
    4 1.03:1 62 mph
    R 3.83:1



    Chassis / Body
    Type: Unit construction
    Body Material: Steel frame with Dyroplast panels

    Interior
    Volume, front: ~50 cu ft
    Volume, rear: ~40cu ft.
    Trunk space: ~10 cu ft.
    Front seats: Low back bucket recliner
    Type: Ratchet
    General comfort: good
    Fore-aft support: good
    Lateral support: good

    Suspension
    Front: Ind. lower A-arm, transverse leaf spring
    Rear: Ind. lower A-arm, transverse leaf spring

    Steering
    Type: Rack and pinion
    Turns, lock - lock: 3.2
    Turning Circle: ~30 ft.

    Brakes
    Type, front: Drum
    Type Front: Drum
    Power assist: None

    Wheels and Tires
    Wheel size: 4 x 13 in.
    Bolt pattern: 4 x 160mm
    Wheel type: steel
    Tire Size: 145-75R13
    Tire pressure: 35 / 35 psi

    Test Results (4)
    Zero to 30 mph: 5.0
    Zero to 40 mph: 9.1
    Zero to 50 mph: 16.3
    Zero to 60 mph: 30.3
    Zero to 70 mph: NA
    Standing 1/4 mile: 22.5 * 56 mph
    Top Speed: 62 mph

    Braking (4)
    50-0 mph: ~100 ft.
    Modulation: Good
    Fade: Minimal
    Front rear balance: Good

    Handling (4)
    Roadholding, 300' dia. skidpad: 0.76 g
    Understeer: Minimal

    Fuel Economy (5)
    Est city: 26 mpg
    Est highway: 34 mpg

    Original cost: 14000 East German Marks




    the site is- http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/foru...ef53d536987696
    Last edited by litol_thery; July 31st, 2009 at 12:10 AM. Reason: additional information on vehicle

GDR Trabant in Philippines?