When this Hansa 2400 fastback launched, Borgward advertised an automatic gearbox option — by some accounts, the first time any German car had offered one.
Median 75 hp across 29 similar cars
Lead trim: Hansa 2400 2337 cc six (81 bhp, 1952–1954) · up to 99 hp
Borgward Hansa 2400 fastback1952–1955
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FactWhen this Hansa 2400 fastback launched, Borgward advertised an automatic gearbox option — by some accounts, the first time any German car had offered one.
The Borgward Hansa 2400 was an executive six-cylinder saloon (E-segment) presented in 1951 and manufactured by Borgward from 1952 until 1959 (1,032 built in all), launched as a four-door fastback saloon whose profile recalled the Hudson Super Wasp, with unusually all four doors opening forward and an all-steel integral body; sales material emphasised luxury features such as heating and ventilation ducted to the rear passengers. It launched with a six-cylinder 2337 cc engine with a claimed 82 PS (81 bhp) and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph); a 1955 package of improvements raised advertised output to 100 PS (99 bhp). It suffered teething troubles including inadequate brakes and problems with the automatic transmission Borgward developed for it, and buyers generally rejected the streamlined two-box fastback design. Wheelbase 2,620 mm (103.1 in), length 4,460 mm (175.6 in), width 1,780 mm (70.1 in), height 1,490 mm (58.7 in) loaded, with a 4-speed all-synchromesh manual.
Collectors Spotted in the Borgward Hansa 2400 Lineage
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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 2400 2337 cc six (81 bhp, 1952–1954) | 1952–1954 | 2.3 L Inline-6 | 81 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Hansa 2400 2337 cc six (99 bhp, 1955) | 1955–1955 | 2.3 L Inline-6 | 99 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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This Hansa 2400 wasn't just a longer back seat — Borgward stretched its wheelbase by 200mm and branded it the Pullman Limousine, built for chauffeur-driven duty.
When this Hansa 2400 fastback launched, Borgward advertised an automatic gearbox option — by some accounts, the first time any German car had offered one.
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