{
  "id": 12609574,
  "title": "Oldtimer: Diese fünf Klassiker gelten als Spritwunder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/oldtimer-diese-funf-klassiker-gelten-als-spritwunder",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/oldtimer/autos-diese-sechs-klassikern-sind-wahre-spritwunder-und-sparsam-am-zapfhahn/100256762.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "Cologne - Contrary to the popular belief that old cars are notorious fuel guzzlers, there are some classic models that surprisingly save on petrol. For instance, the VW Golf I 1.6 Diesel, introduced in 1980, managed to consume just about four liters of fuel per 100 kilometers when driven gently. However, doing so was quite challenging due to its modest 54 horsepower from the engine's 54 Saugerpistons. Renault 4, Fiat Panda, and Borgward Arabella, too, could be driven with under six liters of petrol.\n\nIt's unfortunate that most of these vintage cars have long since rusted away. In contrast, the younger generation of cars from the 1990s and early 2000s have proven to be more technologically advanced, while also offering enhanced comfort and better performance, even with small, efficient engines. The VW Golf I Diesel, for example, reaches its top speed of 140 km/h with the fifth gear engaged. Meanwhile, an Audi A2 or Mercedes A-Class would only shift into the fifth gear when accelerating at a moderate pace, resulting in a more economical overall fuel consumption. Here are six particularly frugal youngtimer models for cost-conscious individuals.",
  "summary": "Um an der Tankstelle Geld zu sparen, braucht man nicht unbedingt einen Neuwagen. Es gibt auch coole Old- und Youngtimer, die sparsam sind. Wir stellen sechs Kandidaten vor.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}