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Trabant P601

Built: 1960-1960 · Series: Other models

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1971_Trabant_P601_pi

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The P601 comes from Trabant. Production: 1960. The engine has 2 cylinders. The machine is 1,140 mm wide. The unladen weight is 700 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,030 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 850 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Trabant range ranges from 620 to 700 kg; the P601 sits at the top of that range with 700 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the P601L below it with 670 kg. 3 Trabant models are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders2correct

Dimensions and weights

Width1,140 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,030 mmcorrect
Unladen weight700 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight850 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Trabant P601 weigh?

The unladen weight is 700 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Trabant P601?

850 kg.

What engine does the Trabant P601 have?

2 cylinders.

When was the Trabant P601 built?

Production years: 1960.

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 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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Other models in this series

P 601 L

P601L

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