Brennabor Typ S Explained

The Brennabor Typ S, launched in 1922, was a car introduced by the Brennabor company in order to complement their larger Typ P model. In 1925 it was replaced by the Brennabor Typ R which was essentially an updated version of the same model.

The Typ S was powered by a 4-cylinder side-valve engine of 1.57 litres, mounted ahead of the driver and delivering 200NaN0 at 2,200 rpm. Power was delivered to the rear wheels through a single-plate dry clutch and a three-speed gear box controlled with centrally positioned floor-mounted gear stick.

The car sat on a U-profile pressed-steel chassis with rigid axles and semi-elliptical leaf springing. In 1922 it was offered only as an open-topped four-seater. The mechanically linked foot and hand brakes both operated directly against the rear wheels.

By 1925 Brennabor had produced approximately 3,000 Typ Ss

In 1925 the company updated its ranges, and the Brennabor Typ S found itself replaced by the Brennabor Typ R. The engine configuration and size were unchanged, but claimed power increased to 250NaN0 at 2,800 rpm. The car was slightly longer and wider (though also slightly lower) than its predecessor and a range of different body types was offered in addition to the open-topped four-seater. A three-door Phaeton model was designated the R4, and a two-door sedan was known as the R8. A two-door “roadster” and a “droschke-laundaulet” were also listed.

The Type R appeared at a time when the German economy was recovering, at least for the time being, from the most savage predations of the post war slump, and by 1928, after three years in production, the company had produced approximately 20,000 Typ Rs.

Technical details

TypeS (6/20 PS) (6 tax horsepower / 20 German hp)R (6/25 PS) (6 tax horsepower / 25 German hp)
Years in production1922–19251925–1928
BodiesOpen 4-seater,Open 4-seater, 2-door roadster/sedan/cabriolet, 4-door landaulet
Motor4 cyl. In-line 4-stroke4 cyl. In-line 4-stroke
Valvegearside (SV)side (SV)
Bore x stroke701NaN1 x 102 mm701NaN1 x 102 mm
capacity1569 cc1569 cc
Power (PS / German hp)200NaN0200NaN0
at rpm (1/min.)2,2002,800
Torque83.40NaN083.40NaN0
at rpm (1/min.)800800
Compression ratio5.25 : 15.25 : 1
fuel consumption10.5 L / 100 km10.5 L / 100 km
Gears3-speed with central floor-mounted lever3-speed with central floor-mounted lever
Top speed700NaN0700NaN0
Unladen weightca. 9500NaN01050 – 11700NaN0
Gross loaded weight1500 – 16200NaN0ca. 15000NaN0
Electrical system6 Volt6 Volt
Length39001NaN141201NaN1
Width14701NaN115601NaN1
Height19001NaN118401NaN1
Wheel base26101NaN127101NaN1
Track front / back1280 mm / 1280 mm1280 mm / 1280 mm
Tires730 x 130 HD or 28" x 4,95" HD or 27" x 4,40" ND730 x 130 HD or 28" x 4,95" HD or 27" x 4,40" ND

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