Melkus RS 1000
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Background

The Melkus RS 1000 is a sports car produced by Melkus. It is powered by a tuned, mid-mounted 3-cylinder 2-stroke 992 cm3 engine, similar to the one in the Wartburg 353, and features gull-wing doors. A total of 101 cars were made between 1969 and 1979 in the Dresden factory.

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Specification
Weight
850 kg
Dimensions
4,000 × 1,700 × 1,070 mm
Sources
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