Ifa V901/2-Z-KO
Built: 1955 · Series: Other models
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IFA V901/2-Z-KO – light commercial vehicle from East Germany's vehicle industry: three-cylinder engine, 1,850 kg gross vehicle weight, 2,780 mm wheelbase, 1,720 mm width, built 1955
IFA was the collective name for vehicle manufacturing in East Germany, under which several East German plants built cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles. Going by its figures, the V901/2-Z-KO belongs to the light commercial vehicles of this 1950s vehicle industry.
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The V901/2-Z-KO is powered by a three-cylinder engine. With a gross vehicle weight of 1,850 kg and a kerb weight of 1,020 kg, 830 kg of payload remains, more than the kerb weight itself. The wheelbase measures 2,780 mm, the width 1,720 mm, and the vehicle rides on four wheels.
A three-cylinder engine in such a light vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 1,850 kg places it among the small delivery vans used in the 1950s for goods transport within cities and regions. A payload of 830 kg against a kerb weight of only 1,020 kg shows a design that was efficient for its time, with little dead weight of its own.
When buying such an old East German delivery van used, the condition of the frame and body panels matters most, since decades of standing and use often leave rust damage. The three-cylinder engine should be checked for compression and bearing condition, as it had to manage without modern sealing technology of this build era. Spare parts for such a rare vehicle of this age can practically only be found through collectors and specialists in East German vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells V901/2-Z-KO
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 3correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,720 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,780 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,020 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ifa V901/2-Z-KO weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,020 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ifa V901/2-Z-KO?
1,850 kg.
What engine does the Ifa V901/2-Z-KO have?
3 cylinders.
When was the Ifa V901/2-Z-KO built?
Production years: 1955.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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