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Borgward Isabella 1500

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 75.00 mm x 84.50 mm 2.95 in x 3.33 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1493 cc (91.108 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.00:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 58.82 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 900.6 kPa (130.6 psi)
Specific torque 71.67 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 373.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2600 mm
wheelbase 102.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4394 mm
Length (inches) 173 in
Width (milimeters) 1708 mm
Width (inches) 67.2 in
Height (milimeters) 1467 mm
Height (inches) 57.8 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1020 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2249 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 47.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 10.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 12.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & sector
Turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 10.40 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 14.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1955 Borgward Isabella 1500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1955

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