I think you are referring to DAF, which was a Dutch carmaker, more recent
than DKW (which stood for Die Kleine Wunder or The Small Wonder) . DAF was
the original user of the Van Doorne belt-type Continuously Variable
Transmission. DAF also built some vehicles as a subcontractor for Volvo. I
had one when I lived in Germany and it was, to be kind, not very good.
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Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 7:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] DKW
> Jere writes:
>
> My dad had a DKW (pre-Audi)in the late 50's/early 60's. I believe it was
> a 3
> cylinder two
>> stroke, but am unsure.
>
>>
>> I may be mistaken, but I think that DKW had the first automotive
>> application
>> of a "infinately variable" gearbox, or whatever it was called. Two
>> opposing
>> splined cones, one driven, one for the output. Ironically, I just
>> purchased
>> a scooter that gets 95 mpg and has a very similar transmission.
>>
>> Jim Leach Pacific Tiger Club Seattle
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