Author Topic: SOLVED: si_596 - Trabant_3 VD 8-7,65_1983  (Read 604 times)

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SOLVED: si_596 - Trabant_3 VD 8-7,65_1983
« on: May 04, 2024, 05:27:07 PM »
Please state the manufacturer, type designation and year of manufacture of this engine.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_596
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2024, 07:26:24 AM »
Up to the Experts.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_596
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2024, 12:58:34 PM »
SAAB?
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« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2024, 01:58:00 PM »
No.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke

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Re: si_596
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2024, 04:05:26 PM »
Another 'search what you see' puzzle. IFA prototype 3 cylinder diesel engine for Trabant 601, 1983  On display in the August Horch Museum, Zwickau.

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Re: si_596
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2024, 04:50:40 PM »
You've hit the nail on the head!
Three examples of this version were produced. Development of the next stage was cancelled when VW engines were used for the Trabant.
This is your next point.
Ein Henschel zieht am Berg und ein Mercedes
an den Türen. (and an attempt of a translation):
A Henschel in rushing up the hill, wheras in a Mercedes wind is rushing through the doors. c/o norberthanke