(1955 model)
| Marque (make) | Borgward | Issued from | 1955 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Isabella 1500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Isabella | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Borgward | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4394 mm / 173.0 in / 173.0 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1708 mm / 67.2 in / 67.2 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1467 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1020 kg / 2249 lb / 2249 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm / 102.4 in / 102.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1337 mm / 52.6 in / 52.6 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1362 mm / 53.6 in / 53.6 in | Fuel capacity | 48 l / 10.5 UK gal / 12.6 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Borgward | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1493 cm3 / 91.1 cu in / 91.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 373.25 cm3/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder / 22.777 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 44.7 kW / 60.8 hp / 60.8 hp at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 107.0 Nm / 78.9 lbft / 78.9 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 44.1 kW / 60.0 bhp / 60.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 40.2 kW/l / 0.896 bhp/cu in / 0.896 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 71.67 Nm/l / 0.627 lbft/cu in / 0.627 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 130 km/h / 81 mph / 81 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 58.82 kW/ton / 79.97 bhp/ton / 79.97 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & sector | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | Turning circle | 10.40 m / 34.12 ft / 34.12 ft |
| Suspension front | I.CS.W. | Suspension rear | I.CS.SwAx. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Borgward Isabella 1500
