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	{{List of DKW Models}}'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish [[~~engineer~~ Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.		{{List of DKW Models}}'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish engineer [[Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

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	[[Category:Audi]]		[[Category:Audi]]
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	{{List of DKW Models}}		{{List of DKW Models}}'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish [[engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

	'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish [[engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

	== Automobiles made before WWII ==		== Automobiles made before WWII ==

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	'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' ([[German ~~language\|German]]~~: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and [[motorcycle~~]] [[~~marque]]. In [[1916]], the ~~[[Denmark\|~~Danish]] [[engineer~~]] [[~~Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in [[Saxony]], [[Germany]], to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.		'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish [[engineer Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

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	[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers of Germany]]		[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers of Germany]]

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	~~[[Image:Dkw-symbol-vorn.jpg\|thumb\|right\|DKW Auto Union logotype]]~~

	'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' ([[German language\|German]]: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and [[motorcycle]] [[marque]]. In [[1916]], the [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[engineer]] [[Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in [[Saxony]], [[Germany]], to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.		'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' ([[German language\|German]]: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and [[motorcycle]] [[marque]]. In [[1916]], the [[Denmark\|Danish]] [[engineer]] [[Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in [[Saxony]], [[Germany]], to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer (car)\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

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	* [http://www.dkwclub.org DKW Club of America]		* [http://www.dkwclub.org DKW Club of America]

	{{~~Major German motorcycle manufacturers~~}}		{{DKW}}

	[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Germany]]		[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of Germany]]

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	[[Image:Dkw-symbol-vorn.jpg\|thumb\|right\|DKW Auto Union logotype]]		[[Image:Dkw-symbol-vorn.jpg\|thumb\|right\|DKW Auto Union logotype]]

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	Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.~~JPG~~\|1952 '''DKW F89'''		Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.jpg\|1952 '''DKW F89'''
	Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it		Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it
	Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''		Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''
	Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring		Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring
	Image:DKW Junior DeLuxe 1962.~~JPG~~\|1962 '''Junior de Luxe'''		Image:DKW Junior DeLuxe 1962.jpg\|1962 '''Junior de Luxe'''
	Image:P043 DKW F 12.jpg\|1963 '''DKW F12'''		Image:P043 DKW F 12.jpg\|1963 '''DKW F12'''
	Image:Au1000sp.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000Sp convertible'''		Image:Au1000sp.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000Sp convertible'''

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	Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.JPG\|1952 '''DKW F89'''		Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.JPG\|1952 '''DKW F89'''
	Image:~~Au1000s_62+F91~~.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it		Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it
	Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''		Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''
	Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring		Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring

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	Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.~~JPG~~\|1952 '''DKW F89'''		Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.jpg\|1952 '''DKW F89'''
	Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it		Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it
	Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''		Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''
	Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring		Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring
	Image:DKW Junior DeLuxe 1962.~~JPG~~\|1962 '''Junior de Luxe'''		Image:DKW Junior DeLuxe 1962.jpg\|1962 '''Junior de Luxe'''
	Image:P043 DKW F 12.jpg\|1963 '''DKW F12'''		Image:P043 DKW F 12.jpg\|1963 '''DKW F12'''
	Image:Au1000sp.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000Sp convertible'''		Image:Au1000sp.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000Sp convertible'''

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	Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.JPG\|1952 '''DKW F89'''		Image:DKW Meisterklasse 1952.JPG\|1952 '''DKW F89'''
	Image:~~Au1000s_62+F91~~.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it		Image:Au1000s 622BF91.jpg\|1962 '''AU1000S''', with an F91 behind it
	Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''		Image:Monza_57.jpg\|1957 '''DKW Monza'''
	Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring		Image:DKW Monza.jpg\|'''DKW Monza''' 1977 at the Nürburgring

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	{{List of DKW Models}}'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish engineer [[Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer ~~(car)~~\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until [[World War II]]. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.		{{List of DKW Models}}'''Dampf-Kraft Wagen''' (German: ''steam-powered vehicle'') or '''DKW''' is an historic [[automobile\|car]] and motorcycle marque. In 1916, the Danish engineer [[Jørgen Skafte Rasmussen]] founded a factory in Saxony, Germany, to produce steam fittings. In the same year, he attempted to produce a steam-driven car, called the DKW. Although unsuccessful, he made a [[two-stroke cycle\|two-stroke]] toy engine in 1919, called ''Des Knaben Wunsch'' — "a boy's desire". He also put a slightly modified version of this engine into a motorcycle and called it ''Das Kleine Wunder'' — "a little marvel". This was the real beginning of the DKW brand: by the 1930s, DKW was the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1932, DKW merged with [[Audi]], [[Horch]] and [[Wanderer\|Wanderer]] to form the [[Auto Union]], and all brands continued until World War II. After the war, Auto Union changed ownership a couple of times, first passed into the hands of [[Daimler-Benz]] in 1957, and was finally purchased by the [[Volkswagen Group]] in 1964.

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	They also produced a less well-known series of rear-wheel drive cars called '''Schwebeklasse''' and '''Sonderklasse''' with [[V4]] [[two-stroke engine]]s. Displacement of this engine was 1000 cc, later 1100 cc. These engines had two extra cylinders for [[forced induction]], so they really appeared like [[V6]]es but without [[sparkplug]]s on the front cylinder pair.		They also produced a less well-known series of rear-wheel drive cars called '''Schwebeklasse''' and '''Sonderklasse''' with [[V4]] [[two-stroke engine]]s. Displacement of this engine was 1000 cc, later 1100 cc. These engines had two extra cylinders for [[forced induction]], so they really appeared like [[V6]]es but without [[sparkplug]]s on the front cylinder pair.

	In 1939, they made a prototype with the first [[straight-3\|three-cylinder engine]]. The engine had a displacement of 900 cc and produced 30 hp. With a streamlined body, the car could run at 115 Km/h (72 mph). This prototype was to be put into production only after the war, first as an [[Industrieverband Fahrzeugbau\|IFA]] F9 (later to become [[Wartburg ~~(car)~~\|Wartburg]]) in [[Zschopau]], [[East Germany]], and shortly afterwards in DKW-form from Düsseldorf as the 3=6 or F91.		In 1939, they made a prototype with the first [[straight-3\|three-cylinder engine]]. The engine had a displacement of 900 cc and produced 30 hp. With a streamlined body, the car could run at 115 Km/h (72 mph). This prototype was to be put into production only after the war, first as an [[Industrieverband Fahrzeugbau\|IFA]] F9 (later to become [[Wartburg\|Wartburg]]) in Zschopau, East Germany, and shortly afterwards in DKW-form from Düsseldorf as the 3=6 or F91.

	DKW engines were used by [[Saab Automobile\|Saab]], as a model for their two-stroke engines in their new automobile manufacturing venture, in 1947.		DKW engines were used by [[Saab Automobile\|Saab]], as a model for their two-stroke engines in their new automobile manufacturing venture, in 1947.
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	== Automobiles made after WWII ==		== Automobiles made after WWII ==
	As the Auto Union company originally was situated in Saxony in what became the [[German Democratic Republic]], it took some time before they gathered after the war was ended. The company was registered again in ~~[[Germany\|~~West Germany]] as Auto Union GMBH in 1949, first as a spare-part provider, but soon to take up production of the RT 125 motorcycle and a newly developed delivery van, called a '''Schnellaster F800'''. Their first line of production took place in [[Düsseldorf]]. This van used the same engine as the last '''F8''' made before the war.		As the Auto Union company originally was situated in Saxony in what became the German Democratic Republic, it took some time before they gathered after the war was ended. The company was registered again in West Germany as Auto Union GMBH in 1949, first as a spare-part provider, but soon to take up production of the RT 125 motorcycle and a newly developed delivery van, called a '''Schnellaster F800'''. Their first line of production took place in Düsseldorf. This van used the same engine as the last '''F8''' made before the war.

	Their first passenger car was the '''F89''' using the body from the prototype '''F9''' made before the war and the 2 cylinder [[two-stroke]] engine from the last '''F8'''. Production went on until it was released by the successful 3 cylinder engine which came with the '''F91'''. The F91 was in production from 1953 to 1955, and was replaced by the somewhat larger '''F93''' in 1956. The F91 and F93 models all had 900 ~~[[cubic centimetre\|~~cc]] 3-cylinder two-stroke engines, the first ones delivering 34 [[horsepower\|hp]], and the last ones 38 hp. The ignition system of these engines comprised three independent sets of ~~[[Circuit breaker\|~~points]] and [[Ignition coil\|coils]], one for each cylinder, with the points mounted in a cluster around a single ~~[[lobe]]d [[~~cam]] at the front end of the crank shaft. The cooling system was of the ~~[[convection\|~~free convection]] type assisted by a fan driven from a pulley mounted at the front end of the crank shaft.		Their first passenger car was the '''F89''' using the body from the prototype '''F9''' made before the war and the 2 cylinder [[two-stroke]] engine from the last '''F8'''. Production went on until it was released by the successful 3 cylinder engine which came with the '''F91'''. The F91 was in production from 1953 to 1955, and was replaced by the somewhat larger '''F93''' in 1956. The F91 and F93 models all had 900 cc 3-cylinder two-stroke engines, the first ones delivering 34 [[horsepower\|hp]], and the last ones 38 hp. The ignition system of these engines comprised three independent sets of points and [[Ignition coil\|coils]], one for each cylinder, with the points mounted in a cluster around a single lobed cam at the front end of the crank shaft. The cooling system was of the free convection type assisted by a fan driven from a pulley mounted at the front end of the crank shaft.

	The '''F93''' was produced until 1959, and was in turn replaced by the '''AU1000'''. These models where produced with a 1000 cc two-stroke engine, with a choice between 44 or 50 hp S versions until 1963. During this transition, production was also moved from Düsseldorf to [[Ingolstadt]] where [[Audi]] still have their production. From 1957, these cars could be fitted with an optional [[saxomat]], an automatic clutch and, at the time it was the only small car offering this feature. The last versions of the AU1000S also had [[disk brakes]] as option, an early development for this technology. A sporting 2+2 seater version was also available as the '''AU1000 Sp''' from 1957 to 1964, the first years only as a [[coupé]] and from 1962 also as a [[convertible]].		The '''F93''' was produced until 1959, and was in turn replaced by the '''AU1000'''. These models where produced with a 1000 cc two-stroke engine, with a choice between 44 or 50 hp S versions until 1963. During this transition, production was also moved from Düsseldorf to Ingolstadt where [[Audi]] still have their production. From 1957, these cars could be fitted with an optional [[saxomat]], an automatic clutch and, at the time it was the only small car offering this feature. The last versions of the AU1000S also had [[disk brakes]] as option, an early development for this technology. A sporting 2+2 seater version was also available as the '''AU1000 Sp''' from 1957 to 1964, the first years only as a [[coupé]] and from 1962 also as a [[convertible]].

	In 1956, the very rare [http://www.dkw-monza.com '''DKW Monza'''] was put into small scale production on a private initiative. This was a sporting, two-seater body made of [[glassfiber]] mounted on a standard F93 frame. The car was first called Solitude, but got its final name from the several long distance speed records it made on the [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza\|Monza]] racing track in [[Italy]] in November 1956. Running in [[FIA]] class G, it set several new records, among them 48 hours with average speed 140.961 km/h, 10.000 km with average speed 139.453 km/h and 72 hours with average speed 139.459 km/h. The car was first produced by Dannenhauer & Stauss in [[Stuttgart]], then by Massholder in [[Heidelberg]] and at last by Robert Schenk in Stuttgart. The total number of produced cars is said to be around 230 and production was rounded up by the end of 1958.		In 1956, the very rare [http://www.dkw-monza.com '''DKW Monza'''] was put into small scale production on a private initiative. This was a sporting, two-seater body made of glassfiber mounted on a standard F93 frame. The car was first called Solitude, but got its final name from the several long distance speed records it made on the [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza\|Monza]] racing track in Italy in November 1956. Running in [[FIA]] class G, it set several new records, among them 48 hours with average speed 140.961 km/h, 10.000 km with average speed 139.453 km/h and 72 hours with average speed 139.459 km/h. The car was first produced by Dannenhauer & Stauss in Stuttgart, then by Massholder in Heidelberg and at last by Robert Schenk in Stuttgart. The total number of produced cars is said to be around 230 and production was rounded up by the end of 1958.

	A more successful range of passenger cars was put out on the marked from 1959. This was the '''Junior/F12''' series based on a modern concept from the late 50ies. This range consist of '''Junior''' (basic model) made from 1959 to 1961, '''Junior de Luxe''' (a little enhanced) from 1961 to 1963, '''F11''' (a little larger) and '''F12''' (larger and bigger engine) from 1963 to 1965 and '''F12 Roadster''' from 1964 to 1965. The Junior/F12 series became quite popular, and many cars were produced.		A more successful range of passenger cars was put out on the marked from 1959. This was the '''Junior/F12''' series based on a modern concept from the late 50ies. This range consist of '''Junior''' (basic model) made from 1959 to 1961, '''Junior de Luxe''' (a little enhanced) from 1961 to 1963, '''F11''' (a little larger) and '''F12''' (larger and bigger engine) from 1963 to 1965 and '''F12 Roadster''' from 1964 to 1965. The Junior/F12 series became quite popular, and many cars were produced.
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	=== The Van ===		=== The Van ===
	[[Image:SpanishDKWvanrear.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Spanish built (circa 1970) '''DKW F 1000 L''' van]]		[[Image:SpanishDKWvanrear.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Spanish built (circa 1970) '''DKW F 1000 L''' van]]
	From 1949 to 1962, DKW produced a [[van]] with a trailing-arm [[rear suspension]] system which incorporated ~~[[Spring (device)\|~~springs]] in the cross bar assembly. It had a very modern layout with a front engine and [[front-wheel drive]], but the engine was terribly weak. First the van used the prewar engine of the F8 with two cylinders, 700 cc and 20 hp (22 hp after 1952). This was definitely not enough when the van was fully charged. Things went (a little) better in 1955 when the van received the three cylinder unit with 900 cc, producing 32 hp.		From 1949 to 1962, DKW produced a [[van]] with a trailing-arm [[rear suspension]] system which incorporated springs in the cross bar assembly. It had a very modern layout with a front engine and [[front-wheel drive]], but the engine was terribly weak. First the van used the prewar engine of the F8 with two cylinders, 700 cc and 20 hp (22 hp after 1952). This was definitely not enough when the van was fully charged. Things went (a little) better in 1955 when the van received the three cylinder unit with 900 cc, producing 32 hp.
	[[Image:DKW-IMOSA.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|DKW logo in the F 1000 L. IMOSA means '''''I'''ndustrias del '''Mo'''tor, '''S.A.''''']]		[[Image:DKW-IMOSA.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|DKW logo in the F 1000 L. IMOSA means '''''I'''ndustrias del '''Mo'''tor, '''S.A.''''']]
	Thanks to its layout the van had a [[low floor]] configuration, with the load areas about 40 [[centimeter\|cm]] from the ground. It was also fitted with a large single rear door fitted to ~~[[hinge]]s~~ on the right-hand side. The van proved popular; one example being a company in [[Stellenbosch]], [[South Africa]], that sold [[musical ~~instrument]]s~~: their DKW van, used for the transport of ~~[[piano]]s~~ because of the low floor and large door, became iconic in the town.		Thanks to its layout the van had a low floor configuration, with the load areas about 40 [[centimeter\|cm]] from the ground. It was also fitted with a large single rear door fitted to hinges on the right-hand side. The van proved popular; one example being a company in Stellenbosch, South Africa, that sold musical instruments: their DKW van, used for the transport of pianos because of the low floor and large door, became iconic in the town.

	The van was also produced in [[Vitoria]], Spain. DKW (pronounced "de-ca-uve") become a common term for any van, and is still used today. The Spanish subsidiary also produced a modern successor, introduced in 1963 and called '''DKW F 1000 L'''. This van started with the three cylinder 1000 cc engine, but later received a [[Mercedes-Benz]] [[Diesel engine]] and finally was renamed a Mercedes-Benz.		The van was also produced in Vitoria, Spain. DKW (pronounced "de-ca-uve") become a common term for any van, and is still used today. The Spanish subsidiary also produced a modern successor, introduced in 1963 and called '''DKW F 1000 L'''. This van started with the three cylinder 1000 cc engine, but later received a [[Mercedes-Benz]] [[Diesel engine]] and finally was renamed a Mercedes-Benz.

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	Before [[World War II]], the company had some success with [[forced induction]] racing bikes, and during the 1920s and 1930s, DKW was the world largest motorcycle manufacturer. After the war, the company made the RT125, 175, 250 and 350 models.		Before [[World War II]], the company had some success with [[forced induction]] racing bikes, and during the 1920s and 1930s, DKW was the world largest motorcycle manufacturer. After the war, the company made the RT125, 175, 250 and 350 models.

	The motorcycle branch of the company produced very famous models such as the [[RT125]] pre- and post [[World War II]]. As reparations after the war, the design drawings of the RT125 were given to [[Harley-Davidson]] in the ~~[[United States\|~~US]] and ~~[[Birmingham Small Arms Company\|~~BSA]] in the ~~[[United Kingdom\|~~UK]]. The HD version was known as the Hummer, while BSA used them for the ~~[[BSA Bantam\|~~Bantam]]. IFA and later [[MZ]] models continued in production until the 1990s, when economics finally brought production of the two stroke to an end. Other manufacturers also copied the DKW design, officially or otherwise. This can be seen in the similarity of many small two stroke motorcycles from the 1950s, including a product of [[Yamaha Motor Corporation\|Yamaha]], [[Voskhod]] and [[Polish WSK]].		The motorcycle branch of the company produced very famous models such as the RT125 pre- and post World War II. As reparations after the war, the design drawings of the RT125 were given to Harley-Davidson in the US and BSA in the UK. The HD version was known as the Hummer, while BSA used them for the Bantam. IFA and later MZ models continued in production until the 1990s, when economics finally brought production of the two stroke to an end. Other manufacturers also copied the DKW design, officially or otherwise. This can be seen in the similarity of many small two stroke motorcycles from the 1950s, including a product of [[Yamaha Motor Corporation\|Yamaha]], [[Voskhod]] and [[Polish WSK]].
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