DKW 3=6 1955–1956 car dimensions: 4225 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1465 mm high. Unladen weight is 930 kg. Braked towing is 650 kg.
The cabin offers more space than the prior model with an updated steel dashboard and improved heating. Three slide levers on the dash mix fresh air and heat while directing flow to the cabin or defrosters. Plastic trim appears on surfaces other than the seats. A glovebox lid comes on the Spezial grade. No electronic driver aids feature.
The sedan handles a braked trailer up to 650 kg or unbraked up to 485 kg. Payload sits around 400 kg based on kerb and gross weights. The chassis is strengthened with suspension updates for better comfort under load, suiting light work or family duties.
The cabin feels roomier thanks to the wider body. Heating improves with three dashboard levers to mix fresh air and warm air, then route it to the cabin or defrosters. Comfortable cloth seats sit under a pressed-steel dashboard of new design. Plastic appears in some trim pieces. A three-piece panoramic rear window wraps around.
Two-stroke petrol-oil mix at 1:25
Norm fuel use 7.8 l/100 km
45-litre tank with Shell mixer
Hydraulic four-wheel drum brakes 230 mm
Strengthened chassis plus revised suspension and brakes
Gearbox oil fill 2.5 litres
The 896 cc three-cylinder two-stroke runs on petrol mixed with oil at 1:25. Tank holds 45 litres and carries a Shell mixer. Maker figures list normal consumption at 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Engine lubrication is by the premix so no separate oil changes occur. Gearbox takes 2.5 litres of oil. Suspension and brakes received upgrades with the F93.
Safety kit centres on hydraulic drum brakes at all four wheels, 230 mm diameter, plus a mechanical handbrake on the rear. Chassis is strengthened and suspension and braking are improved over the prior model. No crash-test ratings appear in the record.
Length 4225 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1465 mm, Wheelbase 2350 mm (3=6 1955–1956)
Sources: manufacturer data, Auto Union-DKW workshop manuals via dkw-autos.de, de-academic.com/Oswald Deutsche Autos and de.wikipedia.org/DKW_F_93, motorsdb.com.