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NSU Prima III
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NSU Prima III

Key specifications

Engine
146 cc
Power
8 HP
Weight
131 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
3.2 L
Transmission
4-speed
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)

Technical details

Source specification data

Make
NSU
Model
Prima III
Category
Scooter
Starter
Electric
Power
7.70 HP (5.6 kW)) @ 5200 RPM
Gearbox
4-speed
Ignition
Magneto
Top Speed
84.0 km/h (52.2 mph)
Fuel System
Carburettor. Bing
Bore X Stroke
57.0 x 57.6 mm (2.2 x 2.3 inches)
Compression
6.5:1
Displacement
146.00 ccm (8.91 cubic inches)
Cooling System
Air
Engine Details
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel Consumption
2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
O2
g/km. (
O2
-
Carbon
dioxide emission)
Transmission Type Final Drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Dry Weight
131.0 kg (288.8 pounds)
Fuel Capacity
12.00 litres (3.17 gallons)
Overall Width
650 mm (25.6 inches)
Overall Height
965 mm (38.0 inches)
Overall Length
1,920 mm (75.6 inches)
Power Weight Ratio
0.0588 HP/kg
Seat
Two single seats
Wheels
Spoked
Rear Tyre
3.50-10
Front Tyre
3.50-10
Rear Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)