Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2600 mm 102.4 in
Length
4451 mm 175.2 in
Width
1619 mm 63.7 in
Height
1565 mm 61.6 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.71
Ground clearance
171 mm 6.7 in
Fuel capacity
8.8 litres 1.9 UK Gal 2.3 US Gal
Bore
72.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.5 litre1498 cc(91.414 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.35:1
Fuel system
1 carb
Maximum power
60.8 PS (60.0 bhp) (44.7 kW)@ 4200 rpm
Specific output
40.1 bhp/litre0.66 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Borgward
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.78
Unitary capacity
374.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
13.20 m
Suspension
front I.TL.
Track: Rear
I.TL.
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.28
RAC rating
12.9
year
1954