The F8's platform outlived the Reich that built it, resurfacing under East Germany's IFA badge after the war.
Lead trim: F8 Reichsklasse 0.589 L two-stroke twin (18 PS)
DKW F8F8 · 1939–1942
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FactThe F8's platform outlived the Reich that built it, resurfacing under East Germany's IFA badge after the war.
The DKW F8, introduced in 1939 as a compact front-wheel-drive two-stroke saloon (slightly shorter than its F7 predecessor despite a marginally longer wheelbase), was sold as the base "Reichsklasse" (built only until 1940) or the longer-running "Meisterklasse" sedan (to 1942); cabriolet versions were also offered, and post-war IFA-built derivatives followed as the F8's own successors. The Reichsklasse's 589 cc two-stroke twin (bored out only fractionally from the F7's own unit) claimed 18 PS (13.2 kW) for an 80 km/h (50 mph) top speed; the Meisterklasse's 692 cc version claimed 20 PS (14.7 kW). Front engine, front-wheel drive, 3-speed manual; wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in), length 3,900-4,000 mm (154-157 in), width 1,480-1,490 mm (58.3-58.7 in), height 1,480 mm (58.3 in), curb weight 700-900 kg (1,543-1,984 lb).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F8 Reichsklasse 0.589 L two-stroke twin (18 PS) | 1939–1940 | 0.6 L Inline-2 | 18 hp | — | — | FWD | — | — |
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