The diesel Hansa 1800 was no speed demon: a 1954 road test by The Motor clocked it taking 27.9 seconds just to reach 50 mph, topping out at 68 mph.
Lead trim: Hansa 1800 1758 cc four (60 PS) · up to 59 hp
Borgward Hansa 18001952–1954
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FactThe diesel Hansa 1800 was no speed demon: a 1954 road test by The Motor clocked it taking 27.9 seconds just to reach 50 mph, topping out at 68 mph.
The similar Hansa 1800 was introduced in 1952 as the faster version of the Hansa, with a 1758 cc four-cylinder engine producing 60 PS (44 kW) and a 4-speed manual gearbox; the next year it became available with a diesel engine of the same capacity but a power output of 42 PS (31 kW). A British The Motor test of an 1800 diesel saloon in 1954 recorded a top speed of 68 mph (109 km/h). The Hansa was replaced by the Borgward Isabella in 1954. Wheelbase 2,600 mm (100 in), length 4,450 mm (175 in), width 1,620 mm (64 in), height 1,560 mm (61 in).
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hansa 1800 1758 cc diesel four (42 PS, 1953–1954) | 1953–1954 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 41 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Hansa 1800 1758 cc four (60 PS) | 1952–1954 | 1.8 L Inline-4 | 59 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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