{"id":6076,"date":"1963-02-26T04:12:00","date_gmt":"1963-02-26T04:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/?p=6076"},"modified":"2026-03-04T21:32:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T21:32:26","slug":"auto-union-1000-s-coupe-de-luxe-de-%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%aa-1962-1963","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/1963\/02\/26\/auto-union-1000-s-coupe-de-luxe-de-%f0%9f%87%a9%f0%9f%87%aa-1962-1963\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Union 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe &#8211; DE \ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea (1962-1963)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>\/<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/category\/sections\/eras\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eras<\/mark><\/a><\/strong> <strong>\/<\/strong> <strong><strong>Auto Union Postwar \/<\/strong> 1000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MODEL DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong>&nbsp;Auto Union 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe<br><strong>Era:<\/strong>&nbsp;Auto Union Postwar Automobiles<br><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/tag\/auto-union\/\">Auto Union<\/a> GmbH (West Germany)<br><strong>Model Family:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/tag\/1000\/\">1000<\/a><br><strong>Market \/ Zone:<\/strong>&nbsp;West Germany; export markets<br><strong>Model Years:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/tag\/1962\/\">1962<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/tag\/1963\/\">1963<\/a><br><strong>Production Span:<\/strong>&nbsp;1962\u20131963<br><strong>Number Produced:<\/strong>&nbsp;21,488<br><strong>Model \/ Generation Code(s):<\/strong><br><strong>Chassis \/ Matrix:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TECHNICAL DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Body Style(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;2-door coup\u00e9 (de Luxe trim); 4 seats<br><strong>Drivetrain Configuration:<\/strong>&nbsp;longitudinal front engine, front-wheel drive<br><strong>Engine(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;981 cc inline 3-cylinder, two-stroke; 74.0 \u00d7 76.0 mm; compression ratio 7.25:1<br><strong>Engine Structure:<\/strong>&nbsp;ported two-stroke; cast iron cylinder head and block; Bing carburetor; water cooled<br><strong>Power Output:<\/strong>&nbsp;33.3 kW (44.6 bhp) @ 4,500 rpm<br><strong>Torque:<\/strong>&nbsp;47.7 Nm @ 2,250 rpm<br><strong>Transmission(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;4-speed manual with freewheel; spiral bevel final drive (3.87)<br><strong>Steering:<\/strong>&nbsp;rack and pinion<br><strong>Brakes:<\/strong>&nbsp;front disc brakes; rear drum brakes; single braking circuit<br><strong>Fuel Tank Capacity:<\/strong>&nbsp;44.6 L (11.8 US gal \/ 9.8 Imp gal)<br><strong>Wheelbase:<\/strong>&nbsp;2,350 mm (92.5 in)<br><strong>Front Track:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,290 mm (50.8 in)<br><strong>Rear Track:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,351 mm (53.2 in)<br><strong>Length:<\/strong>&nbsp;4,227 mm (166.4 in)<br><strong>Width:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,697 mm (66.8 in)<br><strong>Height:<\/strong>&nbsp;1,468 mm (57.8 in)<br><strong>Ground Clearance:<\/strong>&nbsp;190 mm (7.5 in)<br><strong>Turning Circle:<\/strong>&nbsp;11.2 m (36.9 ft)<br><strong>Kerb Weight:<\/strong>&nbsp;approx. 900 kg<br><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong>&nbsp;129 km\/h (80 mph)<br><strong>0\u2013100 km\/h:<\/strong>&nbsp;24.2 seconds<br><strong>Fuel Consumption (test):<\/strong>&nbsp;28 mpg (10.1 L\/100 km)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CHASSIS DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction:<\/strong>&nbsp;separate chassis with steel bodywork<br><strong>Front Suspension:<\/strong>&nbsp;independent; lower wishbones; upper transverse semi-elliptic spring<br><strong>Rear Suspension:<\/strong>&nbsp;dead axle; transverse semi-elliptic spring; telescopic dampers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OTHER DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Predecessor:<\/strong><br><strong>Successor:<\/strong>&nbsp;DKW F102<br><strong>Platform Mates:<\/strong>&nbsp;Auto Union 1000;&nbsp;Auto Union 1000 Universal<br><strong>Concept Cars:<\/strong><br><strong>Assembly Location(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Ingolstadt<br><strong>Designer(s):<\/strong><br><strong>Homologations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHEEL \/ TIRE DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wheel Diameter(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;15 in<br><strong>Tire Size(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;5.60 \u00d7 15<br><strong>Bolt Pattern:<\/strong><br><strong>Offset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-770x481.jpg 770w, https:\/\/ooooiykyk.com\/audiarchives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/1963\/02\/02-1400x875.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DESIGN &amp; STYLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Auto Union 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe was introduced as the flagship of the 1000 range and represented the final visual and technical refinement of the Auto Union two-stroke era. Based on the 1000 S saloon platform, the coup\u00e9 featured a lower, more streamlined roofline and more elegant side glazing, while retaining the same 2,350 mm wheelbase and chassis architecture. The \u201cde Luxe\u201d designation signified upgraded interior trim, enhanced brightwork and more sophisticated detailing compared with the standard sedan models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the early 1960s, the 1000 series had adopted the panoramic wraparound windshield introduced for the 1960 model year, giving the coup\u00e9 a more contemporary appearance without altering its core structural dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ENGINEERING &amp; TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mechanically, the Coup\u00e9 de Luxe retained the 981 cc three-cylinder two-stroke engine, the largest iteration of Auto Union\u2019s postwar two-stroke design. The compact powertrain was mounted longitudinally ahead of the front axle with the gearbox integrated into the final drive unit. The radiator was positioned behind the engine within the bay, and a belt-driven shaft powered the cooling fan\u2014an arrangement designed to optimize packaging and weight distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The defining engineering milestone of the 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe was the adoption of front disc brakes, making Auto Union the first German manufacturer to equip a mid-range production car with this braking technology. Rear braking remained by drum, operating within a single hydraulic circuit. Steering was rack and pinion, and the four-speed manual gearbox incorporated the company\u2019s characteristic freewheel mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>POSITION WITHIN THE 1000 RANGE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe occupied the upper tier of the 1000 lineup, positioned above the two- and four-door sedans and alongside the sport-oriented SP variants. Production commenced in March 1962 following the relocation of Auto Union\u2019s passenger car manufacturing from D\u00fcsseldorf to Ingolstadt in summer 1961.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 21,488 examples were produced before the final 1000-series vehicle left the Ingolstadt production line in September 1963, marking the end of mainstream Auto Union two-stroke production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LEGACY &amp; HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1000 S Coup\u00e9 de Luxe represents the technical culmination of Auto Union\u2019s postwar two-stroke development program. Its introduction of front disc brakes and refined trim signaled the brand\u2019s attempt to modernize its offerings amid growing competition and shifting engineering trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortly after its discontinuation, Auto Union transitioned toward four-stroke power with the DKW F102. Under Volkswagen ownership, that engineering shift ultimately led to the reestablishment of the Audi brand in 1965. 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