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Test Heinkel cabin 200 ccm

Name: Heinkel Kabine 1957
Brand: Heinkel

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Created on March 15, 1957

Text:

Ing. Joh.-Chr. Spira

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Heinkel cabin (1957) - front view of the two-seater with 200 cm3

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Heinkel cabin (1957) - rear view of the 200 cm3 version with twin wheels

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Heinkel cab (1956) - steering wheel and dashboard of the four-wheel version

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Heinkel cabin (1959) - Engine and gearbox in a graphic representation

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Summary

In March 1957, the magazine 'Motor Rundschau' tested the Heinkel cabin with 200 cm3 and came to quite positive results, but also criticized some points for improvement. This article edits the original wording and supplements the test report with historical illustrations.

This article contains the following chapters

Engine and drive taken over from the scooter
Shift-friendly and a joy to shift
Safe driving characteristics
Good brakes with skillful handling
Well thought-out equipment
Improvements are possible
Test results in table form

Estimated reading time: 3min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Among the many multi-wheeled, weather-protected small vehicle designs of recent years, the Heinkel cab is one of the relatively small number that managed to establish itself with the public and secure a corresponding market share. In a pleasingly purposeful manner, the designers have realized the requirements for low vehicle weight (lightweight construction with 290 kg), favorable space conditions (two adults and two small children or corresponding luggage), economical maintenance (single-cylinder four-stroke engine with moderate displacement and favorable performance) and satisfactory driving performance (top speed 90 km/h).

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