The IFA F9, subsequently rebadged as the EMW 309, is a compact saloon manufactured under the auspices of the Russian and East German states between 1949 or 1950 and 1956. It was initially built at Zwickau at the plant previously owned by Auto Union.

Oct 24, 2024 · IFA stole a lead over the West Germans by having the first use of the water cooled 3 cylinder 900cc two stroke engine that had been developed by Auto Union before the war and was part of the 1938 DKW F9 prototype.

Oct 20, 2018 · The Development of the IFA F9 American troops accepted the surrender of Chemnitz on 6 May 1945 bringing to an end the nightmare of the Second World War for Auto-Union. From the rubble, an assessment of what had …

The F9 featured a three-cylinder two-stroke water-cooled engine of 910 cc with a claimed output, at launch, of 28 bhp (21 kW). The engine was water-cooled, the radiator being located behind the engine, an unusual configuration but one also found on the DKW F91.

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good starter in winter, roomy inside, freewheel spares engine and saves petrol. Non-professional repair personnel. Engine: Three cylinders, two stroke, output 32 bhp/limited to 3800 rpm. Compression 6.8.1. Cylinder dimensions 70 x 78mm, capacity 0.9 litres.

Dec 13, 2011 · Released in 1949, the IFA F9 was basically DKW's pre-war F9. It is identical with the surviving prototype and featured the 3=6 900 cc engine. DKW in the west was simultaneously marketing the F89 which was powered by the pre-war two cylinder 2=4 700 cc engine.

The IFA F9 is an important vehicle in German automotive history that was produced in the GDR between 1950 and 1956. Developed by the Industrial Association for Vehicle Construction (IFA), the F9 was based on pre-war designs by Auto Union for the DKW F9.

Oct 22, 2018 · Among-st the cars on display is one very rare and special car – the only IFA F9 two seater roadster ever built. The Auto Union Group (Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer) found itself on the wrong side of the border after Germany was divided into East and West at the end of the Second World War.

The f9 was jointly produced by Horsch (who produced the bodywork) and Audi (who assembled the vehicle) and was based on a pre-war DKW design. This rare convertible IFA is a very close copy of the DKW Auto Union 1000.