Goggomobil TS300 Coupe (1957-69) Engine 298cc Two stroke, S2
Productio 66,511 (all TS Coupes)
GLAS _ GOGGOMOBIL SET
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Goggomobil was a series of microcars produced by Hans Glas GmbH in the Bavarian town Dingolfing between 1955 and 1969. The engine was an air-cooled, two-stroke, two-cylinder unit originally displacing 250 cc, but later available in increased sizes of 300 cc and 400 cc. It had an electric pre-selective transmission built by Getrag and a manual clutch. The engine was behind the rear wheels. Suspension was independent all round using coil springs with swing axles.
The TS Coupe was introduced as a 2+2 Coupe in 1957 alongside the improved T sedan. It was available as the TS250, the TS300, and the TS400, the number reflecting the approximate engine size in cubic centimeters. The Coupe sold for around twenty per cent more expensive than the Sedan. The only major design change to the TS coupe was the change from rear-hinged suicide doors to front-hinged conventional doors in 1964.
A TS300 coupé tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1957 had a top speed of 59.2 mph (95.3 km/h) and could accelerate from 0 to 50 mph (80 km/h) in 27.9 seconds. A fuel consumption of 50.5 miles per imperial gallon was recorded and the test car cost £625 including taxes of £209 on the UK market.
This car was on display at the Frankfurt Motorshow on the Getrag stand marking that companies 80th Anniversary
Many thanks for a fantabulous
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