Melkus PT 73 Spyder
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Production1973
2 built (1 Destroyed)
2 built (1 Destroyed)
ChassisMelkus RS 1000 based on the Wartburg 353
Axle track1,340 millimetres (53 in) (Front)
1,380 millimetres (54 in) (Rear)
1,380 millimetres (54 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase2,450 millimetres (96 in)
| Production | 1973 2 built (1 Destroyed) | ||||||||
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| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Melkus RS 1000 based on the Wartburg 353 | ||||||||
| Axle track | 1,340 millimetres (53 in) (Front) 1,380 millimetres (54 in) (Rear) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,450 millimetres (96 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Wartburg 1,118 cubic centimetres (68.2 cu in) (78 by 78 millimetres (3.1 in × 3.1 in)) Inline 3 RMR Layout | ||||||||
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Power | 110 brake horsepower (110 PS; 82 kW) @ 6,500 145 newton-metres (107 lbf⋅ft) | ||||||||
| Weight | 700 kilograms (1,500 lb) | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable drivers | Ulli Melkus Frieder Rädlein | ||||||||
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The Melkus PT 73 Spyder was a prototype racing car built by Melkus in 1973. It consisted of a new, open chassis for the Melkus RS 1000. The Škoda Metalex inspired the design. It used an 1118 cc, three-cylinder, triple carburetor two-stroke Wartburg engine.[1][2][3][4]