The Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet is a cabriolet automobile produced by German auto manufacturer Horch.[1]
| Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Horch |
| Production | 1937 |
| Designer | Voll & Ruhrbeck |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door Cabriolet |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4944 cc Type T850 straight-8 |
| Transmission | 4-gear manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Horch 710 Spezial Roadster Reinbolt & Christe |
History
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(front view)
The history of the car remains a mystery. During the war,[1] the Allied bombers destroyed the Voll & Ruhrbeck plant, and along with it the Horch 853 documentation.[1] The car was captured by the French government and fell into the hands of French army Marshal Jean de Lattre de Tassigny. In the post-war period, the car was moved to Switzerland, after which it changed owners multiple times and was restored.[1]
Technical specifications
editThe Horch 853 is equipped with a 4.944 L (302 cu in) straight 8-cylinder engine that produces 120 hp (89 kW), has a 4-speed manual transmission, and is rear wheel driven.[1][2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e "1937 Horch 853A Spezialcabriolet | Review | SuperCars.net". Supercars.net. 2016-04-06. Retrieved 2017-10-03.
- ^ "1935 - 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet - Images, Specifications and Information". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2017-10-03.