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The Heinkel Kabine was a microcar designed by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke and built by them from 1956 to 1958. Production was transferred under licence to Dundalk Engineering Company in Ireland in 1958. However, the licence was withdrawn shortly afterwards due to poor quality control.[1] Production restarted in 1960, again under licence, under the Trojan 200 name by Trojan Cars Ltd. in the UK, and continued until 1966.[2]

Heinkel Kabine
Overview
Manufacturer	Heinkel Flugzeugwerke (1956–58)[1] Dundalk Engineering Company (Ireland, 1958)[1] Trojan (UK, 1960–66)[2] Los Cedros S.A. (Argentina, 1960–65)
Also called	Trojan 200
Body and chassis
Class	Microcar
Body style	One-door sedan
Layout	RMR layout, three- or four-wheels[1]
Powertrain
Engine	Heinkel four-stroke single-cylinder engine
Transmission	4-speed plus reverse.
Dimensions
Length	2,550 mm (100.4 in)[3]
Width	1,370 mm (53.9 in)[3]
Height	1,320 mm (52.0 in)[3]
Curb weight	243 kg (535.7 lb)[3]

Heinkel Kabines were also assembled under licence by Los Cedros S.A. from 1959 until 1962.[4][5] As Heinkel in Argentina, they were built alongside Studebaker pickups.

The Kabine Model 150 used the 174 cc 9.2 hp single-cylinder four-stroke engine that powered the Heinkel Tourist scooter.[6] In October 1956, Heinkel introduced the Kabine Model 153 (with three wheels) and the Kabine Model 154 (with four wheels), both with 204 cc engines. The engines in these models were later reduced in capacity to 198 cc for insurance purposes.[1]

The Kabine had a steel unit body.[1] Access to the interior was by an opening front. In order not to infringe Iso Rivolta's patent used on the Isetta, the steering wheel did not hinge outwards with the door to ease passenger access. However, it did feature a reverse gear, unlike some other bubble cars. The fabric sun roof served as an emergency escape hatch should the sole door in front become jammed in a collision.

The Kabine featured prominently in the 1959 film I'm All Right Jack and the 1961 film Murder in Eden, and was briefly featured in the 1957 films Blue Murder at St Trinian's and The Naked Truth (aka Your Past Is Showing).

"Kabine" is the German word for "cabin".

Specifications

Type:	175 Typ 153	200 Typ 154	200 Typ 154
Production dates	1956–57	1956	1957–58
Engine	1-cylinder air-cooled 4-stroke
Valvetrain	overhead valve (ohv)
Bore x stroke	60 mm (2.4 in) x 61.5 mm (2.4 in)	65 mm (2.6 in) x 61.5 mm (2.4 in)	64 mm (2.5 in) x 61.5 mm (2.4 in)
Displacement	174 cc	204 cc	198 cc
Power	6.8 kW (9.2 PS; 9.1 hp) at 5500 rpm	7.4 kW (10.1 PS; 9.9 hp) at 5500 rpm	7.4 kW (10.1 PS; 9.9 hp) at 5500 rpm
Maximum torque	12.9 N⋅m (9.5 lb⋅ft) at 4450 rpm	13.2 N⋅m (9.7 lb⋅ft) at 4700 rpm	13.2 N⋅m (9.7 lb⋅ft) at 4700 rpm
Compression	7.4 : 1	6.8 : 1	6.8 : 1
Electrical	12 volt
Transmission	4-speed shifter at the left side (Kulissenschaltung)
Structure	"Motocoupé" with front door
Curb weight	250 kg (551 lb)	290 kg (639 lb)	290 kg (639 lb)
GVWR	475 kg (1,047 lb)	510 kg (1,124 lb)	510 kg (1,124 lb)
Length x width x height	2550 x 1370 x 1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Wheelbase	1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Track front/rear	1225 mm / 0	1225 mm / 220 mm	1225 mm / 220 mm
Turning radius	8,5 m
Tire size	4.40–10"	4.40–10"	4.40–10"
Fuel economy	ca. 4 L/100 km
Top speed	87 km/h (54 mph)	90 km/h (56 mph)	90 km/h (56 mph)

See also

• Isetta
• List of microcars

References

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На других языках

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[de] Heinkel Kabine

Die Heinkel Kabine ist ein Rollermobil, das 1956 als erster Pkw der Ernst Heinkel AG in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen herausgebracht wurde. Ein Prototyp war bereits Anfang 1955 gezeigt worden.

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- [en] Heinkel Kabine

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[es] Heinkel Kabine

El Heinkel Kabine es un automóvil micro-coupé autoportante originario de Alemania y producido entre los años 1956 y 1965, teniendo un gran parecido al Isetta. Fue comercializado en múltiples partes del mundo, haciéndose muy reconocido por su exótico formato.

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[fr] Heinkel Kabine

La Heinkel Kabine est une micro-citadine tricar conçue par le constructeur allemand Heinkel Flugzeugwerke et produite entre 1956 et 1958. Elle a ensuite été produite sous licence par le constructeur irlandais Dundalk Engineering Company sous le nom de Heinkel-I de 1958 à 1960, par le constructeur argentin Los Cedros de 1959 à 1962 et par le constructeur britannique Trojan (en) sous le nom de Trojan 200 de 1960 à 1966.

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