In May 1964, Glas priced the 1204 TS at 6,980 DM for a car that matched rivals costing 10,000 DM or more — nearly a third cheaper for comparable performance and trim.
Lead trim: 1004 TS 992 cc twin-carburettor four (63 PS, 1963–1967) · up to 84 hp
Glas 1004 / 1204 / 1304TS · 1963–1967
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FactIn May 1964, Glas priced the 1204 TS at 6,980 DM for a car that matched rivals costing 10,000 DM or more — nearly a third cheaper for comparable performance and trim.
In November 1963 Glas added twin-carburettor versions of both the 992 cc and 1,189 cc cars, branded the Glas 1004 TS and 1204 TS, with claimed outputs of 63 PS (46 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 70 PS (51 kW) at 5,750 rpm respectively. The faster 1204 TS had a reported top speed of 160 km/h, matching the 100 mph barrier in the US and putting the lightweight car on terms with several Porsche and Alfa Romeo sports cars in straight-line performance, and managed 0 to 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds; the TS versions came with front disc brakes included in the price. For 6,980 DM in May 1964 it matched competitors costing 10,000 DM or more, and in 1964 a 1204 TS driven by Gerhard Bodmer finished eighth of 86 starters in the 500 km Nürburgring race with a class win, and Bodmer/Schmidt finished eighth overall with a class win at the Spa 24 Hours. In September 1965 the 1,290 cc engine from the Glas GT was installed in the top-of-the-range 1304 TS, offering 85 PS (63 kW) and a top speed of 168 km/h (104 mph). Wheelbase 2,100 mm (83 in), length 3,835 mm (151.0 in), width 1,500 mm (59 in).
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1004 TS 992 cc twin-carburettor four (63 PS, 1963–1967) | 1963–1967 | 1.0 L Inline-4 | 62 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 1204 TS 1,189 cc twin-carburettor four (70 PS, 1963–1967) | 1963–1967 | 1.2 L Inline-4 | 69 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 1304 TS 1,290 cc four (85 PS, 1965–1967) | 1965–1967 | 1.3 L Inline-4 | 84 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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In May 1964, Glas priced the 1204 TS at 6,980 DM for a car that matched rivals costing 10,000 DM or more — nearly a third cheaper for comparable performance and trim.
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