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NSU Pony (1937-53)

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Make: NSU
Model: Pony
Years: 1937-53
Production: 250 000 units
Engine: Single cylinder, 2 stroke
Capacity: 97 cc / 5.9 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 49 x 52 mm
Cooling: Air/Oil cooled
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Fuel Mixture: 1:25
Clutch: Multi-plate friction clutch
Starting: Kick start
Ignition: Pradnico -magneto flywheel 6V, 15W Bosch or Noris
Carburetor: Amal 68/412 N and after teh war BING AJ 1/14/17
Exhaust System: Single, steel and chrome exhaust
Max Power: 2.2 kW / 3 hp @ 4700 rpm
Compression Ratio: 1:6
Transmission: 2-speed, gearshift on tank
Gear Ratios: 1st 2.91, 2nd 1.76:1
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Round steel pipe
Dimensions: Length 1970 mm / 77.6 in. Width 720 mm / 28.3 in. Height 1100 mm / 43.3 in.
Wheelbase: 1225 mm / 48.2 in.
Wheels: 26 x 2,25 in (from 1952: 26 x 2.50 in)
Brakes: Rear. Initially reversing the pedals to engage the rear hub. Replaced in 1938 by internal brake jaw
Wet Weight: 63 kg / 139 lbs
Tank Capacity: 7.5 l / 2 US gal (from 1952: 9.5 l / 2.5 US gal)
Average Consumption: 2.2 l/100km / 45.5 km/l / 106.9 US mpg
Top Speed: 55 km/h / 34 mph (from 1937: 60 km/h / 37.3 mph)