Stoewer V 5

Stoewer V5
Overview
Manufacturer	Stoewer
Production	1931–1932
Assembly	Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland
Body and chassis
Class	Small car
Body style	sedan, Sports car
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	1.2-liter SV V4
Transmission	3-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	3,500 mm (137.8 in)
Width	1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Height	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Curb weight	Chassis: 475 kg (1,047 lb) [1] Sedan: 700 kg (1,543 lb)
Chronology
Successor	Stoewer R 140

Stoewer V5 is a small car manufactured by Stoewer automotive company between 1931 and 1932. It has front-wheel drive with 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine and is available in sedan and Sports car versions. This, together with the DKW F1, were Germany's first mass produced front-wheel drive cars. The V5 was a departure for the Stoewer company, which had been focussed on larger, more luxurious automobiles heretofore, typically built to order. ^[2]

History

Stoewer V5 was manufactured in Stettin, Germany (now Szczecin, Poland) by Stoewer automotive company between 1931 and 1932. In 1931, 1380 cars were made and in 1932, 720 were made. The V4 engine was not a success in the market and the car's successor, the Stoewer R 140  [ de ], returned to a traditional, inline design. ^[3]

Specifications

The car was manufactured in versions: 2-door sedan with a soft, roll-back roof, as a 2-door convertible, and as a 2-door, 2+2 roadster. ^[4] It has 1.2-litre four-cylinder Otto engine that had 25 PS (18 kW) at 3500 rpm, and 6 Volt electric power, while it consumes 8.1 litres of fuel per 100 km. Its top speed is 80 km/h (50 mph). There was also a sportier version of the engine, available on the cabriolet and standard on the roadster, which produces 30 PS (22 kW), allowing it to reach a top speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The car has front-wheel drive with swing axles at the front and rear and a three-speed transmission. ^[4] A 2-door delivery van was also referenced at the time of introduction. ^[4]

The stroke ratio is 68 mm × 82 mm. The car weighs 700 kg (1,543 lb). It is 3500 mm long, 1540 mm wide, 1600 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. The axle track is 1250 mm. ^{[1] [5] [6]}

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  Rear view
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  The V4 engine; note the fuel tank mounted against the bulkhead
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  The Stoewer V5 Sport (roadster)

References

1. "Stoewer", Autotypenbücher: Typentafeln des Reichsverbandes der Automobilindustrie (in German), Berlin-Friedenau, Germany: Dr. Ernst Valentin Verlag, 1931, p. 56, retrieved 2025-08-28– via Oude Mercedes Brochures
2. Erdmann, Holger. "Stoewer". Kfz. der Wehrmacht. Archived from the original on 2022-12-05.
3. "Lost Marques: Stoewer". Unique Cars and Parts. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23.
4. "Der kleine Stoewer". Österreichische Touring-Zeitung (in German). No. 5. Club-Organ des Oesterreichischen Touring-Club. 1931-06-01. p. 8. Retrieved 2025-08-28– via Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
5. "Der kleine Stoewer 5/25 PS". Allgemeine Automobil-Zeitung. No. 11. 1931-06-01. p. 21. Retrieved 2025-08-28– via Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
6. "Stoewer V5". Österreichischer/Europa Motor. 1931-06-01. Retrieved 2025-08-28.

Bibliography

• Werner Oswald, Deutsche Autos 1920–1945. 10th edition. Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart, 1996, ISBN 3-87943-519-7.