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Wartburg uskoro puni 70: Za njim se baš dimilo
Danas imamo pričau o modrikasto-belom dimu, istoriji i izdržljivosti istočno-nemačke tehnike. Wartburg je automobil koji mnogi pamte, kod nas je čak dobio i pesmu, a sledeće godine puni 70 godina.
TL;DR
- The Wartburg is an iconic East German car, celebrating its 70th anniversary next year.
- It was known for its distinctive two-stroke engine, blue smoke, and cult status.
- The Wartburg 311, launched in 1956, featured a 900cc two-stroke engine and came in various body styles, with long waiting times for purchase.
- The Wartburg 353, introduced in 1966, became a symbol of the brand with its angular design and 992cc two-stroke engine, producing characteristic smoke and consuming 8.5-10 liters of fuel mix per 100km.
- The simple, durable two-stroke engine was resistant to poor fuel but produced high emissions and noise.
- Later models incorporated a 1.3-liter four-stroke Volkswagen engine, making the car quieter and cleaner.
- Production ended in 1991 due to inability to compete with Western cars after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
- The Wartburg is now considered a cult classic and a valued vintage car, immortalized in songs.