Wartburg 353

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Wartburg 353
1986 Wartburg 353W
Overview
Manufacturer	VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach (AWE)
Also called	Wartburg Knight
Production	1966–1988
Assembly	Eisenach, East Germany
Designer	Hans Fleischer, in cooperation with Clauss Dietel and Lutz Rudolph
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate 2-door coupe utility (pickup)
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	993 cc two-stroke I3[1]
Transmission	4-speed manual[1]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450 mm (96.5 in)[1]
Length	4,220 mm (166.1 in)[1]
Width	1,640 mm (64.6 in)[1]
Height	1,490 mm (58.7 in)[1]
Curb weight	920 kg (2,028 lb)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor	Wartburg 311
Successor	Wartburg 1.3

The Wartburg 353, known in some export markets as the Wartburg Knight, is a medium-sized family car, produced by the East German car manufacturer AWE for their Wartburg brand. It was the successor of the Wartburg 311, and was itself succeeded by the Wartburg 1.3.

The Wartburg 353 was produced from 1966 to 1988, becoming the Wartburg with the longest production run. During its lifetime it saw several changes and improvements, the most recognizable of these coming in 1985 with a front facelift (as pictured here), slightly different layout around the engine block and a new carburettor.