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The flying carpet - Borgward P 100 2.3-liter in the (historical) test

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Created on October 1, 1960

Text:

Olaf von Fersen

Photos:

Archiv / Peter Kurze, Bremen

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - simple lines, but implied tail fins were a must

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - parked as befits its status

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Borgward P 100 (1961 - all the editors wanted to drive it

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Borgward P 100 (1961 - unmistakably a Borgward

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Borgward P 100 (1959) - Premiere was at the IAA 1959, the new European line of the P 100 - the early model can be recognized by the lack of trim strips below the window line

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Evening mood in the press kit

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - elegance of the late fifties

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - the six-cylinder saloon is advertised as a touring car

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - pre-series model photographed in front of the Thai-Sala Siamese temple in Bad Homburg in the spa gardens

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - some people would have liked to travel like this in 1960 - pre-production model without trim strips below the window line

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Borgward P 100 (1959) - the big Borgward with 2.3-liter engine at the IAA 1959

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Borgward P 100 (1961 - bad weather photo

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - in an unusual choice of colors - from the sales brochure

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Borgward P 100 (1962) - befitting its status in front of the Parkhotel

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - for people of the world - Illustration from the sales brochure

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - front view of the test car

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Borgward P 100 (1961 - rear view

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - rear view

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Lawn at the Borgward

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - a good introduction to the comfortable sedan

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - View of the interior

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Driver's working environment

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Dashboard of the endurance test car

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - Dashboard

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - rear seat area of a test car

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - rear bench seat

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - a large boot for all occasions

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - View into the large trunk

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - covered spare wheel

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - Spare wheel is lowered into the boot floor

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Company owner Carl F. W. Borgward leans proudly against his luxury sedan

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - the in-line six-cylinder in the engine compartment

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - the six-cylinder engine

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - View through the engine - Transparent drawing

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - View through the engine from the front

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - Dimensions

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - Transparent drawing shows how the suspension works

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - Functionality of the air suspension explained by means of a transparent drawing

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - Sketch of the air suspension design

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - another look at the suspension design

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Borgward P 100 (1961) - the air suspension is clearly visible

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - air suspension on the front axle suspended on a strong trapezoid

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Borgward P 100 (1960) - How the air-sprung swing axle works

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Borgward P 100 (1962) - How the rear suspension works

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Summary

The title refers to two features of the "big" Borgward P 100 2.3 l, which went into production in 1959. Thanks to its Hansamatic transmission and Bosch air suspension, the Bremen saloon was ideal for long journeys. In addition (this interpretation is a little far-fetched), the pretty Hanseatic adapted to the needs of its driver and was also quite sporty to drive despite its impressive mass, steering wheel gearshift and undersized brakes. This article reproduces an original test report from 1960 and shows the big Borgward in extensive historical pictures and sales material.

This article contains the following chapters

Pioneering achievements
A European automobile
Seeing and sitting
Driving on air
Excellent driving characteristics
Consumption
Equipment and finish
Technical data and text results

Estimated reading time: 12min

Preview (beginning of the article)

Dr. Carl F. W. Borgward has always been regarded as a man of progress. He certainly owes this reputation not least to the freedom of movement that he has fought for over many difficult years: as the owner of his plants, he is not answerable to any supervisory board or general meeting. But perhaps even more important is the synthesis of life's work and hobby: the head of the plant that bears his name is an enthusiastic car builder! In addition to the popular mid-range model 1500 and later the "Isabella", a prestige car - the Borgward 2.4 l - had also been built in Bremen-Sebaldsbrück for many years. It was a massive car, a real "steamer". When the sparrows began to whistle from the rooftops last year that there would soon be a new large Borgward, a "successor" to the 2400 was generally expected. The youngest child of the Borgward company has become something completely different. Even on the outside. Despite its dimensions, this car looks almost dainty. It is not a reissue, but a new concept from A to Z. The fact that it was possible to take over essential components from the Isabella should not only be an advantage for the manufacturer.

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