Melkus RS 1000

Melkus RS 1000
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The Melkus RS 1000 is a sports car produced by Melkus. It is powered by a tuned, mid-mounted 3-cylinder 2-stroke 992 cm3 engine, similar to the one in the Wartburg 353, and features gull-wing doors. A total of 101 cars were made between 1969 and 1979 in the Dresden factory.

Technical data
ManufacturerMelkus
ProductionFrom 1969

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Melkus RS 1000 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Melkus recalls.