| Manufacturer | Heinkel Flugzeugwerke (1956-1958)[1] Dundalk Engineering Company (Ireland, 1958)[1] Trojan (UK, 1960-1966)[2] Los Cedros S.A. (Argentina, 1960-1965) |
|---|---|
| Also called | Trojan 200 |
| Class | Microcar |
| Body style | one-door sedan. |
| Layout | RMR layout, three or four wheels[1] |
| Engine | Heinkel four-stroke single-cylinder engine |
| Transmission | 4 speed plus reverse. |
| Length | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) [3] |
| Width | 1,370 mm (53.9 in)[3] |
| Height | 1,320 mm (52.0 in)[3] |
| Curb weight | 243 kg (535.7 lb)[3] |
The Heinkel Kabine was a microcar designed by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke and built by them from 1956 to 1958. Production was transferred under licence to Dundalk Engineering Company in Ireland in 1958 but the licence was withdrawn shortly afterwards due to poor quality control[1] Production restarted in 1960, again under licence, under the Trojan 200 name by Trojan Cars Ltd. in the UK, and continued until 1966.[2]
The Heinkel Kabine were also assembled from 1959 to 1962 under licence by Los Cedros S.A.[4][5] as Heinkel in Argentina, they were built alongside Studebaker pickups.
Production began in March 1956 with the Kabine Model 150, using the 174 cc 9.2 hp single-cylinder four-stroke engine that powered the Heinkel Tourist scooter.[6] In October 1956, Heinkel introduced the Kabine Model 153 (with three wheels) and the Kabine Model 154 (with four wheels), both with 204 cc engines. The engines in these models were later reduced in capacity to 198 cc for insurance purposes.[1]
The Kabine had a steel unit body.[1] Access to the interior was by an opening front, but in order not to infringe Iso Rivolta's patent used on the Isetta, the steering wheel did not move with the door. However, it did feature a reverse gear, unlike some other bubble cars. The fabric sun roof served as an emergency escape hatch should the sole door in front become jammed in a collision.
| Type: | 175 Typ 153 | 200 Typ 154 | 200 Typ 154 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production dates | 1956–1957 | 1956 | 1957–1958 | |
| Engine | 1-Cylinder air-cooled 4-Stroke | |||
| Valvetrain | overhead valve (ohv) | |||
| Bore x Stroke | 60 x 61.5 mm | 65 x 61.5 mm | 64 x 61.5 mm | |
| Displacement | 174 cm³ | 204 cm³ | 198 cm³ | |
| Power | 6.8 kW (9,2 PS) at 5500 RPM |
7.4 kW (10 PS) at 5500 RPM |
7.4 kW (10 PS) at 5500 RPM |
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| Maximum torque | 12.9 Nm at 4450 RPM | 13.2 Nm at 4700 RPM | 13.2 Nm at 4700 RPM | |
| Compression | 7.4 : 1 | 6.8 : 1 | 6.8 : 1 | |
| Electrical | 12 Volt | |||
| Transmission | 4-speed shifter with inside left (Kulissenschaltung) | |||
| Structure | "Motocoupé" with front door | |||
| Curb Weight | 250 kg | 290 kg | 290 kg | |
| GVWR | 475 kg | 510 kg | 510 kg | |
| Length x Width x Height | 2550 x 1370 x 1320 mm | |||
| Wheelbase | 1760 mm | |||
| Track front/rear | 1225 mm / 0 | 1225 mm / 220 mm | 1225 mm / 220 mm | |
| 8,5 m | ||||
| Tire size | 4.40–10" | 4.40–10" | 4.40–10" | |
| Fuel economy | ca. 4 l/100 km | |||
| Top speed | 87 km/h | 90 km/h | 90 km/h | |