1937 Horch 853 specifications

1937 Horch 853 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3543 mm 139.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Length
Width
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Horch
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 8
Capacity 4.9 litre
4946 cc
(301.823 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 87 × 104 mm
3.43 × 4.09 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.84
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 3200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 15.8 kW/litre
21.5 ps/litre
21.2 bhp/litre
0.35 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 10
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 618.25 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 140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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 LA.TL.RA.
Rear suspension dD.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 7.50 x 17
Tyres rear 7.50 x 17
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID13211
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 37.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1937 Horch 853 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.