1955 - Borgward - Isabella 1500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Isabella 1500 1955
2. Isabella 1500 1954
General Information
Make Borgward
Model Isabella 1500
Production Year 1955
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2600 mm     (102,4 in)
Front Track 1337 mm     (52,6 in)
Rear Track 1362 mm     (53,6 in)
Length 4394 mm     (173 in)
Width 1708 mm     (67,2 in)
Height 1467 mm     (57,8 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 1020 kg     (2246,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 47,7 litre   (10,5 Imp gal ,  12,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Borgward
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1493 cc     (91,11 cu in)
Bore 75 mm     (2,95 in)
Stroke 84,5 mm     (3,33 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,89
Unitary Capacity 373,25 cc/cylinder    (22,78 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 60 HP     (44,7 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4700 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 107 N.m     (79 lb.ft ,  10,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 90,9 N.m    (4700 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 58,8 HP/ton    (43,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 40,2 HP/litre    (30 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 130 km/h   (80,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & sector
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 10,4 m    (34,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.SwAx.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
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