1954 Borgward Hansa 1500 Sportcabriolet specifications

1954 Borgward Hansa 1500 Sportcabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Length 4165 mm 164 inches
Width 1620 mm 63.8 inches
Height 1440 mm 56.7 inches
Ground clearance 170 mm 6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1115 kg 2458 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 40 litres 8.8 [10.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Borgward
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.5 litre
1498 cc
(91.414 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 72 × 92 mm
2.83 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.78
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 80 PS (79 bhp) (59 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 39.3 kW/litre
53.5 ps/litre
52.7 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 Solex 32 PBIC carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
71.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
52.83 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
70.85 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.93 kg/kW
31.62 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID392854
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Borgward Hansa 1500 Sportcabriolet added 2014-12-22.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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