IFA F9

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. In 1953 production was transferred to the EMW, former BMW manufacturing plant at Eisenach under the name EMW 309 until 1956 where its underpinnings subsequently found their way into the Wartburg 311.

IFA F9 / EMW 309
Overview
ManufacturerAutomobilwerk Zwickau
Automobilwerk Eisenach
Production1950 – April 1956
40663 produced
Body and chassis
Body style2 door saloon
2-door cabriolet
3-door estate
LayoutFF layout
RelatedDKW F89
Powertrain
Engine910 cc two-stroke straight-3
28 / 30 bhp
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,350 mm (93 in)
Length4,200 mm (170 in)
saloon
Width1,600 mm (63 in)
saloon
Height1,450 mm (57 in)
saloon
Curb weight820 kg (1,810 lb) (empty)
Chronology
PredecessorDKW F8
SuccessorWartburg 311
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