Zündapp Janus

With the goal of producing a "quality bubble car", the concept was developed further, using Zündapp's engineering input.

The car was powered by a mid-mounted two-stroke, single-cylinder, 245 cubic centimetres (15.0 cu in) engine unique to the Janus, developing 14 hp (10 kW), enabling a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph).

The front suspension was of the leading arm-type that proved to be very comfortable, and in the rear the car had a swing axle.

[1][2][3] The company added four individually mounted ventilated brake drums, operated via hydraulics.

By mid-1958, having made only a total of 6,902 cars, Zündapp abandoned the project and sold the factory to Bosch.

1958 Zündapp Janus at Stahls Automotive Collection
Dornier Delta prototype
The car's side view.
The Zündapp Janus had doors in the front and rear.