Horch 830
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| Horch Type 600/670 | |
|---|---|
 A 1938 model of the Horch 830. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Horch |
| Production | 1933–1940 produced |
| Assembly |  Zwickau, Nazi Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | roadster, limousine and cabriolet (each with 2-door or 4-door options) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,031 cc (6.0L) V8 120 hp (89 kW) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual /optional overdrive |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,350 mm (132 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Horch 12 |
The Horch 830 is an eight-cylinder luxury car produced by the German manufacturer Horch from 1933 to 1940. This model featured rear-wheel drive and was mainly offered in roadster, limousine and cabriolet styles. At least 11,000 units had been built in the Horch factory at Zwickau before World War II. Afterwards, modified models of the Horch 830 were used as staff cars and utility vehicles by the Wehrmacht.
The Horch 830 was first introduced in 1933 at the International Motor Show Germany in Berlin. It was intended to be an upgraded successor to its V12-powered predecessor, the Horch 8.[1] The car was also developed under Auto Union, which had merged Horch together with manufacturers Audi, DKW, and Wanderer in 1932.[2] Between 1933 to 1940, at least 11,000 units had been produced at the Horch factory in Zwickau and shipped for purchase, until the outbreak of World War II caused production to cease completely.[1] Some models of the Horch 830 were given to the Wehrmacht for use as military light utility vehicles and staff cars with a similar purpose to the Kübelwagen.[3][4][5] These models had been extensively modified and fitted with off-road tyres as well as a new suspension system with rigid axles at the front and rear to allow the car to be used for off-road activities.[3][4][5]
Specifications
The Horch 830 was released in the roadster, limousine and cabriolet styles, with convertible roof versions available as well as 2-door and 4-door variants for each model type. It featured rear-wheel drive and was fitted with a V8 engine, unlike its predecessor the Horch 12, which had a V12 engine.[1]
Technical data
| 830 | 830 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Year of introduction | 1933–1940 | 1933–1940 |
| Engine | Eight-cylinder V-configuration piston engine | |
| Valve timing | Flathead engine (side operated) | |
| Bore × Stroke | 80 mm × 100 mm | |
| Displacement | 6031 cm³ | |
| Maximum power | 120 hp (89 kW) at 3200rpm | |
| Consumption | ca. 26 l/100 km | ca. 28 l/100 km |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Curb weight | 2300 kg | 2500 kg |
| Total weight | 2950 kg | 3200 kg |
| On board voltage | 12 Volt | |
| Chassis Frame | U-profile pressed steel frame, bolted to the body | |
| Suspension | Rigid axles with semi-elliptical springs and hydraulic shock absorbers | |
| Brakes | Hydraulically operated drum brakes on all four wheels, mechanically operated parking brake, acting on the rear wheels | |
| Length | 5400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm | |
| Height | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3450 mm | 3750 mm |
| Front/Rear Track | 1470 mm/1500 mm | |
| Turning Circle | 14.5 m | 16.5 m |
In popular culture
- A Horch 830 cabriolet was famously driven by Charles de Gaulle after World War II until his election to presidency in 1959. This cabriolet was reportedly captured from the Wehrmacht forces of Dietrich von Choltitz. It is now on display at the Military History Museum in Dresden, complete with a French flag.[6]
