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Melkus PT 73 Spyder

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Melkus PT 73 Spyder
Production2 (1 Destroyed)
Technical specifications
ChassisMelkus RS 1000 based on the Wartburg 353
Axle track1,340 millimetres (53 in) (Front)
1,380 millimetres (54 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase2,450 millimetres (96 in)
EngineWartburg 1,118 cubic centimetres (68.2 cu in) (78 by 78 millimetres (3.1 in × 3.1 in)) Inline 3 RMR Layout
Transmission5-speed Manual
Power110 brake horsepower (110 PS; 82 kW) @ 6,500
145 newton-metres (107 lbf⋅ft)
Weight700 kilograms (1,500 lb)
Competition history
Notable driversUlli Melkus
Frieder Rädlein
EntriesRacesWinsPodiums
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The Melkus PT 73 Spyder was a prototype racing car built by Melkus in 1973. It consisted of a new, open chassis for the Melkus RS 1000. The Škoda Metalex inspired the design. It used an 1118 cc, three-cylinder, triple carburetor two-stroke Wartburg engine.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Melkus Motorsport: Melkus PT 73 Spider Archived 2007-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Melkus Spyder PT73 - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  3. ^ "Melkus - Spider PT73 1973 - MELKUS Motorsport". www.web2010.melkus-sportwagen.de. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  4. ^ "1973 Melkus PT 73 Spyder". Car Crushers Forum. 2024-09-16. Retrieved 2025-01-10.