Horch 853 1935 - 1939, Convertible

Horch 853 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Horch
Model 853
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1935
Production End 1939

Characteristics Horch 853 1 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1516 mm
Body type Cabriolet
Curb weight 2600 kg
Front track width 1510 mm
Full weight 2950 kg
Height 1580 mm
Length 5350 mm
Number of seater 4
Wheelbase 3450 mm
Width 1830 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 4944 cm3
Cylinder bore 87.0 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 100 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 74 kW
Max power at RPM 74 RPM
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 104.0 mm
Timing belt OHC
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 4

Operating characteristics

Fuel tank capacity 95 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 22.0 l
Max speed 135 km/h

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes drum
Front suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Car class S
Country Germany
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
4.9 L, 100 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
4.9 MT (100 hp)
1935 – 1939
4.9 L, 120 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Cabriolet
4.9 MT (120 hp)
1935 – 1939