DKW F89

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Name	DKW F89
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Manufacturer	Auto Union Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-03
Powertrain	684 cc two-stroke I2 [ 1 ] Source
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual (offered from 1953) Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 2,350 mm (93 in) (2-door) 2,450 mm (96 in) (Estate); Length: 4,200 mm (170 in) (saloon) Source
Displacement	684 cc Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	684 cc two-stroke I2 [ 1 ]	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual (offered from 1953)	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	2,350 mm (93 in) (2-door) 2,450 mm (96 in) (Estate)	Source
Dimensions	Length	4,200 mm (170 in) (saloon)	Source
Dimensions	Curb weight	860–900 kg (1,900–1,980 lb) (empty)	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Engine:	2-cylinder-inline engine ( two-stroke ), transversely front-mounted	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Displacement:	684 cc	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Max. Power at rpm:	23 hp (17 kW) at 4500	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Fuel feed:	single Solex carburetor	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Transmission:	3-speed manual driving front wheels: 4-speed optional after 1953. Facia mounted control lever	Source
Technical data DKW F89 / Meisterklasse [ 5 ] (Manufacturer's figures except where stated)	Tyre/Tire sizes:	5.50–16“ 1950–1953 5.60–15“ 1953–1954	Source

Field	Value 1
DKW Meisterklasse DKW F89	—
DKW F89 2-door saloon	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Auto Union
Production	1950–April 1954
Assembly	Germany: Düsseldorf
Body and chassis	—
Class	Small family car ( C )
Body style	2-door saloon 3-door 'Universal' Estate 2-door cabriolet
Layout	FF layout
Related	DKW Schnellaster IFA F9
Powertrain	—
Engine	684 cc two-stroke I2 [ 1 ]
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual (offered from 1953)
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (93 in) (2-door) 2,450 mm (96 in) (Estate)
Length	4,200 mm (170 in) (saloon)
Curb weight	860–900 kg (1,900–1,980 lb) (empty)
Chronology	—
Predecessor	DKW F10
Successor	DKW 3=6

	F89 2-Door Saloon	F89 3-Door Estate
Produced:	1950–1954	1953 -
Engine:	2-cylinder-inline engine ( two-stroke ), transversely front-mounted	—
Bore × Stroke:	76 mm × 76 mm	—
Displacement:	684 cc	—
Max. Power at rpm:	23 hp (17 kW) at 4500	—
Cooling:	Water cooling 'Thermosyphon' gravity powered	—
Fuel feed:	single Solex carburetor	—
Transmission:	3-speed manual driving front wheels: 4-speed optional after 1953. Facia mounted control lever	—
Body structure:	Separate steel body on box-frame chassis	—
Wheelbase:	2,350 mm (93 in)	2,450 mm (96 in)
Track front/ rear:	1,190 mm (47 in) 1,250 mm (49 in)	1,190 mm (47 in) 1,250 mm (49 in)
Length:	4,200 mm (170 in)	4,055 mm (159.6 in)
Width:	1,600 mm (63 in)	1,520 mm (60 in)
Height:	1,450 mm (57 in)	1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Dry weight:	860 kg (1,900 lb)	900 kg (2,000 lb)
Tyre/Tire sizes:	5.50–16“ 1950–1953 5.60–15“ 1953–1954	—

Manufacturer	Auto Union
Last sourced	2026-11-03