Auto Union Type C
(Front View)

Audi
Engine	V-16 (45°)
Displacement	6006 cm³
Bore * stroke	75 * 85 mm
Crankshaft	Sliding bearing, nine parts (Hirth)
Engine control	OHC
Valves	2 per cylinder
Charged	1/2 Roots blower (max. 0,95 bar)
Mixture preparation	Carburetor
Fuel	Methanol-mixture
Coolant	34 liter
Lubricant	23 liter
Torque	850 Nm at 2500 rpm
Max. power	357/382 kW (485/520 HP)
Rated speed	5000 rpm
Power drive	Center engine longitudinal
Transmission	5-gear
Brakes	Drums (v/h)
Dampers	Friction dampers
Body	Tubular frame coated with aluminum
Wheelbase	2900 mm
Suspension	Torsion bar
Tyres f/r	5.25 - 17/7.00 - 19
Length	3920
Width	1690 mm
Height	1020 mm
Fuel consumption	Up to approx. 60 liter/100 km
Tank capacity	Approx. 200 liter
Basic weight	Approx. 820 kg
Top speed	Approx. 340 km/h (depending on the ratio)
Manufactured	1936/37

The Auto Union racing car type C was applied against the famous Silver Arrows from Mercedes in the years 1934 - 1939. It had, in contrast to them, for the first time a mid-engine rear almost like today's Formula 1. It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the double-trailing arm front suspension with torsion bar suspension has some resemblance to that of the slightly later VW Beetle.

Auto Union Type C (Front View)

Side View

Auto Union Type C
(Front View)