1949 IFA-DKW F9 Brochure

English translation:

"Thanks to the outstanding achievements and tireless commitment of all working people, especially the activists, work brigades and designers in the state-owned vehicle industry, it has been possible to create new production facilities out of the rubble, which has created the conditions for the economic benefits of the workers over the course of the five-year plan, as well as provide attractive vehicles. Based on the first constructions of a car class whose economical, valveless two-cylinder two-stroke engine with its 5 moving parts, could not be beaten in terms of simplicity, the IFA-DKW F 9 was designed (taking advantage of previous experience) with a three-cylinder two-stroke engine with an output of 28 hp and a displacement of 900 cc. This means that a vehicle has been placed on the road that, in addition to the advantages of a small car, meets all the demands that one would expect of a modern but economical touring car. The IFA-DKW F 9 combines all the experience gained over the decades in terms of simplicity, robustness, reliability and economy. With these features, the IFA-DKW F 9 will provide the world with proof of the effectiveness of the German Democratic Republic's state-owned vehicle industry.

Solid simplicity and perfect beauty characterize the IFA-DKW F 9 sedan. A car that is unsurpassed in terms of its economy and usability.

One look is enough to make you realize that traveling in a car like this will be really pleasant. The rear, well-padded seats can accommodate three adults without feeling cramped. Due to the floating axle, the bumps in the road are hardly noticeable. It's like sitting in an armchair and you can cover very long distances without getting tired.

The dashboard with its clearly arranged instruments and the easy-to-use dashboard switches makes driving pleasant. The legroom, which is achieved by eliminating the cardan tunnel, the comfortable, adjustable seats and the large windows that offer good visibility, these are the features that particularly characterize the IFA-DKW car.

An elegant looking car for travel and sport. Fast and reliable, this IFA-DKW F9 convertible ensures that all the expectations that demanding drivers are used to placing on a vehicle are met.

As elegant and elegant as the IFA-DKW F 9 radiator looks, the rear of this car is just as tasteful. This completes the image of the elegant all-steel body.

The air resistance is reduced to a minimum by the streamlined body, which is shaped correctly in terms of flow. The easy-to-open radiator hood, which fits harmoniously with the all-steel body, is striking for the new form of body construction.

The large, easy-to-open side windows, well within the field of vision, provide the occupants with a good view. The opening window shown in the picture ensures a supply of fresh air even in rainy weather, without the passengers being exposed to the influences of the weather.

A lot of luggage can be stored alongside the separate spare wheel in this completely dust-free and lockable trunk. The rear axle is designed as a rigid axle, which is suspended from the raised transverse spring. The well-known “floating axle” which, in conjunction with the coordinated shock absorbers and other chassis dimensions, always ensures the vehicles has unsurpassed road holding.

The pivot bearings of the front wheel suspension with the wheel hubs are held on the transverse spring at the top and on triangular wishbones at the bottom. The two drive joints are sealed dust tight.

The engine installed in the IFA-DKW F 9 is a three-cylinder two-stroke engine, the cylinders of which are cast in a special gray cast-iron block with the crankcase in the upper part. The cylinder head is removable. The connecting rod journals of the crankshaft, which is made up of individual parts and is dynamically perfectly balanced, are offset by 120°, so that the constant speed and smooth running of the six-cylinder four-stroke engine are achieved in view of the engine making twice the number of ignition cycles compared to the four-stroke engine. The gas movements in the cylinder are controlled by the light metal pistons, which are sealed with three piston rings in the cylinder liners. They are designed as flat pistons and, together with the specific arrangement of the control slots, facilitate the proven reverse scavenging, the advantages of which are best expressed in the engine's performance and consumption. The ignition current is provided by the alternator and the battery is fed to the distributor located at the front of the engine, where the primary current is interrupted and the high-voltage secondary current generated in the ignition coil is distributed to the individual cylinders in the ignition sequence 1-3-2 in a known manner. The engine is cooled by water circulation using the thermosiphon system. It is supported by a four-blade fan, which is driven in a triangle by a V-belt together with the alternator. The proven fuel-oil mixture lubrication is retained to lubricate the motor.

The mountain climbing ability of an IFA-DKW F 9 car is remarkable. The available power reserves make it possible to stop and start with a fully loaded car without hesitation, even on mountainous roads.

The road holding is excellent, which is achieved primarily by the front-wheel drive and the well-thought-out chassis construction. Even in sharp curves, there is no noticeable unpleasant effect of centrifugal force, as the car is pulled through the curve by the front wheels and not pushed by the rear wheels. The wheels always remain securely on the ground.

The F 9 chassis with IFA-DKW F9 engine, clad in a beautifully streamlined special body, also held its own in motor racing. Significant experience was collected in many well-known road races, which provided important information for series production. The adjacent photo strip shows the IFA-DKW F9 with a special body in the race "around the forest track" in Leipzig."

The development of the IFA F9:
https://dkwautounionproject.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-development-of-ifa-f9.html