Brennabor Typ Z
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The Brennabor Typ Z, launched in 1928, was a car introduced by the Brennabor company
, replacing the Brennabor Typ R, as the company’s contender in the medium sized car sector, had been a best seller on the German market during the modest return to economic growth that characterized the middle years of the decade after the reparations issue
had, to an extent, been resolved. The Typ Z was itself replaced after just a year by Brennabor Ideal Typ N which would represent a more comprehensive upgrade
The Typ Z retained the same engine capacity and claimed 25 hp power output of its predecessor, but was slightly shorter and lower (though wider and no lighter). The rear axle was now provided with underslung half leaf springs, a system which would later be adopted by the competing auto-maker Horch
for luxury models such as the Horch 850.
The Brennabor Typ Z was offered with a range of body types, with two or four doors and as a sedan or open topped sedan. A two door full cabriolet was also available. Approximately 10,000 were produced.
Brennabor
Brennabor-Werke AG was a German manufacturer of infant buggies, bicycles, motor-cycles and, for two deacedes, of powered motor vehicles. It was based in Brandenburg an der Havel and operated between 1871 and 1945.- History :The company was set up in 1871 by three brothers named Adolf, Carl and...
, replacing the Brennabor Typ R, as the company’s contender in the medium sized car sector, had been a best seller on the German market during the modest return to economic growth that characterized the middle years of the decade after the reparations issue
Dawes Plan
The Dawes Plan was an attempt in 1924, following World War I for the Triple Entente to collect war reparations debt from Germany...
had, to an extent, been resolved. The Typ Z was itself replaced after just a year by Brennabor Ideal Typ N which would represent a more comprehensive upgrade
The Typ Z retained the same engine capacity and claimed 25 hp power output of its predecessor, but was slightly shorter and lower (though wider and no lighter). The rear axle was now provided with underslung half leaf springs, a system which would later be adopted by the competing auto-maker Horch
Horch
Horch was a car brand manufactured in Germany by August Horch & Cie, at the beginning of the 20th century.-History at a Glance:The company was established first by August Horch and his first business partner Salli Herz on November 14, 1899 at Ehrenfeld, Cologne. August Horch was a former production...
for luxury models such as the Horch 850.
The Brennabor Typ Z was offered with a range of body types, with two or four doors and as a sedan or open topped sedan. A two door full cabriolet was also available. Approximately 10,000 were produced.
Technical Details
| Type | Z (6/25 PS) |
| Years | 1928 - 1929 |
| Bodies | Two and four door “limousine” (saloon/sedan) Two door cabriolet |
| Motor | 4 cyl. In-line 4-stroke |
| Valvegear | side (SV) |
| Bore x stroke | 70 mm x 102 mm |
| capacity | 1569 cm³ |
| Power (PS / German hp) | 25 |
| Power (kW) | 18.4 |
| at rpm (1/min.) | 3,000 |
| Torque (Nm) | 83.4 |
| at rpm (1/min.) | 800 |
| Compression ratio | 5,25 : 1 |
| fuel consumption | 10.5 l / 100 km |
| Gears | 3 speed with central floor mounted lever |
| Top speed | 70 km/h (44 mph) |
| Unladen weight | ca. 1150 kg |
| Gross loaded weight | ca. 1500 kg |
| Electrical system | 6 Volt |
| Length | 3850 mm |
| Width | 1570 mm |
| Height | 1750 mm |
| Wheel base | 2600 mm |
| Track front / back | 1280 mm / 1280 mm |
| Tires | 27" x 4,75" ND |
Sources
- Werner Oswald: Deutsche Autos 1920-1945. Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 10. Auflage (1996), ISBN 3879435197