DKW 3=6 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1953–1955) — First Generation
The first-generation DKW 3=6 is a compact two-door sedan built around front-wheel drive and a distinctive two-stroke engine, a combination that gave this small German car unusually confident road manners for its era.
Every DKW 3=6 engine in this generation runs on gasoline, using a compact two-stroke design that delivers its pull smoothly from low revs. Power reaches the front wheels through a manual transmission, and that front-drive drivetrain keeps the cabin floor low and traction steady on wet roads.