1955 Borgward Isabella 1500 Specifications

Specifications: 1955 Borgward Isabella 1500

Specifications: 1955 Borgward Isabella 1500

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

Germany

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1955

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

14.0

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

n/a

Front Track:

1337 mm, 52.6 in

Rear Track:

1362 mm, 53.6 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4394 mm, 173 in

Total Width:

1708 mm, 67.2 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1467 mm, 57.8 in

Wheelbase:

2600 mm, 102.4 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.69

Ground Clearance:

178 mm, 7 in

Kerb Weight:

1020 Kg, 2249 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

1.5 Litre, 1493cc (91.108 cu in)

Type:

4 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

1 Solex Carb

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

75 mm × 84.5 mm, 2.95 in × 3.33 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.89

Power:

60.8 PS (60 bhp) (44.7 kW) @ 4200 rpm

Specific Output :

40.2 bhp per litre, 0.66 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

107 Nm (79 ft·lb) (10.9 kgm) at 2000 rpm

Specific Torque:

71.67 Nm/litre

Bmep:

900.6 kPa (130.6 psi)

Compression Ratio:

7:1

Fuel Capacity:

47.7 Litres, 10.5 UK Gal, 12.6 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

373.25

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual Transmission

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.90

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

130 Km/h (81 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

58.82 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.500

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

10.40 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs Sequential War Axle

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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