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Isabella
1956 Borgward Isabella
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Convertible
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1956
Make
Borgward
Model
Isabella
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
Serie I
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
108 Nm (80 lb-ft)
Top speed
126 km/h
(78 mph)
0–60 mph
19.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
21.2 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,390 mm
(172.8 in)
Width
1,705 mm
(67.1 in)
Height
1,480 mm
(58.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
(102.4 in)
Curb weight
1,060 kg
(2,337 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,700 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Stroke
84.5 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
1,493 cc
6.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,336 mm
(52.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,360 mm
(53.5 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
175 mm
(6.9 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Borgward
30 vehicles
Gross Weight
1,395 kg
(3,075 lb)
Cargo Capacity
335 kg
(739 lb)
Isabella
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Convertible
Variant
Isabella Standard
1955–1958
Generation
Serie I
Year
1956
Powertrain
1.5 Manual
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
Convertible
2WD
Manual, 4-speed
Gasoline
