WARTBURG
Wartburg 353 353 (1966–1991) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1.0 (353 W 000) | 4 | 50 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.0 | 4 | 45 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.0 | 4 | 50 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 1.3 | 4 | 58 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Wartburg 353 353 overview
The Wartburg 353 (353) is the 1st generation of the 353, built from 1966 to 1991. It is offered as a Sedan with 4 engines (petrol), from 45 HP to 58 HP. The 1.0 (45 Hp) reaches a top speed of 120 km/h and is 4220 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Wartburg 353 have?
The Wartburg 353 (353) has 45 HP to 58 HP, depending on the engine: 1.0 Wart (45 HP), 1.0 Wart (50 HP), 1.0 (50 HP), 1.3 Vw (58 HP).
What engines are available for the Wartburg 353?
The Wartburg 353 is available with 4 engines: 1.0 Wart (45 HP, petrol), 1.0 Wart (50 HP, petrol), 1.0 (50 HP, petrol), 1.3 Vw (58 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Wartburg 353?
The Wartburg 353 is 4220 mm long, 1640 mm wide, 1495 mm tall, with a 2450 mm wheelbase.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Wartburg 353 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966–1969 |
| Platform | Wartburg 311/353 |
| Variant | 1.0 (45 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 45 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4250 rpm |
| Torque | 98 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3000 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
|---|
Engine
| Engine code | 353 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 993 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Bore | 73.5 mm |
| Stroke | 78.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Engine layout | Front Transverse |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Front Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | manual_4_speed |
| Gearbox manufacturer | wartburg |
Dimensions
| Length | 4220 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1640 mm |
| Height | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm |
| Front track | 1260 mm |
| Rear track | 1300 mm |
| Boot space | 525 L |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 960 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1320 kg |
| Max load | 360 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 9.9 L/100km |
|---|
Chassis & brakes
| Front brakes | disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Tire size | 170/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims | 13 |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 21.3 kg/Hp, 46.9 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 9.8 kg/Nm, 102.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1966 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 1969 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.