Horch 1A / Kfz.18

[panzer228]

Hello,
I have just played Call of Duty 3 and when I went to the bonus section, it gave me a german vehicle I have never seen before. Its called the Horch 1A / Kfz.18. This is the information they give about this vehicle:

Light Utility Truck built by the Horch automobile company and employed by the german military from 1938 - 1945. It had 4 - 6 passengers.

I try to see information about this vehicle on Google, but theres barely any results. I tried Google Images and they show me scale models. Does anyone know anything about this vehicle or has any pictures of it. Thanks.

[cyberia]

Sure do. I'll have to do scan from one of my books, and I'm a bit tied up right now. Have it up in a few hours

[Jim O]

These will get you started. Some early (prototype) Kfz. 18's.

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[panzer228]

Thanks for the information! Now I just need the information about it! Thanks Jim!

[Jim O]

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The two aboce are Gefechts-Kraftwagen (8-seater) Kfz.18


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This is a Protz-Kraftwagen Kfz.69 which appears to be the same as a Kfz. 18.

[Jim O]

More info:

Years of production:
1937-1938 (Horch 108 Typ a, b),
1939-1940 (Horch 108 Typ 1a, 1b, Ford Typ EGa, EGb, EGd),
1940-1941 (Ford EG Typ 40), 1940-1942 (Horch Typ 40)
Overall production: 10036 (Horch - 8135, Ford - 1901)
Typ a, 1a, EGa, EGd - both axles drivable, exposed spare wheels.
Typ b, 1b, EGb - conventional rear axle, exposed spare wheels.
Typ 40 - conventional rear axle, closed spare wheels.

Wheelbase: 3000 mm
Road clearance: 250mm
4 wheel drive
Front suspension: independent, with coil springs
Front wheel track: 1646mm
Rear suspension: independent, with coil springs
Rear track: 1646mm
Turning radius: 7,8 m (5 m with both axles drive)
Differentials lockable at rear and in gearbox

Engines:
Horch 108 Typ a and b
"Horch V8 - 3,5 Liter" 80hp/3600rpm, petrol liquid cooled V8-cyl. SV 4-stroke, 3517cc
Bore/Stroke: 78/92 mm
Compression ratio: 6,3 : 1
Carburettors: two Solex 30 BFH
Horch 108 Typ 1a and 1b
"Horch V8 - 3,8 Liter" 81hp/3600rpm, petrol liquid cooled V8-cyl. SV 4-stroke, 3823cc
Bore/Stroke: 78/100 mm
Compression ratio: 5,8 : 1
Carburettors: two Solex 30 BFH
Horch 108 Typ 40
"Horch V8 - 3,8 Liter" 90hp/3600rpm, petrol liquid cooled V8-cyl. SV 4-stroke, 3823cc
Bore/Stroke: 78/100 mm
Compression ratio: 6,1 : 1
Carburettors: two Solex 30 BFH
Ford (all types)
"Ford V8 - 3,6 Liter" 78hp/3500rpm, petrol liquid cooled V8-cyl. SV 4-stroke, 3613cc
Bore/Stroke: 77,8/95 mm
Compression ratio: 6,15 : 1
Carburettor: one Solex 30 FFIK

Electrics: 12V, battery capacity - 75 A*h
Generator type and power: ?; 90 (early Horchs only), 130, 300 or 600 W
Starter type and power: ?, 1,8 hp
Spark plugs type: ?; ?mm; electrode clearance: ? mm
Clutch: dry single plate
Clutch pedal free run: ?mm

Gearboxes:
Horch 108 Typ a, b, 1a, 1b
"5 Gang Horch" 5 forward, 1 back
Ratios:
Offroad - 6,79; I - 4,53; II - 2,68; III - 1,68; IV - 1,09; back - ?
Horch 108 Typ 40 and Ford
"5 Gang Einheitsgetriebe" 5 forward, 1 back
Ratios:
Offroad - 10,9; I - 6,28; II - 4,20; III - 2,46; IV - 1,48; back - ?

Differential ratios: 6,375 (51 : 8) (Horch 108 Typ a, b); 6,571 : 1 (46 : 7) (Horch 108 Typ 1a, 1b); 5,14 (36 : 7) or 4,35 (35 : 8) (Horch 108 Typ 40); 5,14 (36 : 7) (Ford, all types)
Box-profile frame
Brakes: 4-wheel hydraulic (Horch 108 Types a, b - mechanic)
Hand brakes: mechanical, on 4 wheels
Weight (gross): 4600kg
Maximal speed: 84 km/h (Horch 108 Typ a, b); 81 km/h (Horch 108 Typ 1a, 1b); 76 km/h (Horch 108 Typ 40 with 5,14 : 1 diff); 90 km/h (Horch 108 Typ 40 with 4,35 : 1 diff); 85 km/h (Ford, all types)
Tyres: 210-18 inches, offroad
Tyre pressures (atmospheres): ?
Fuel tank capacity: 60 + 60 Ltr. (Horch 108 Types a, b, 1a, 1b); 55 + 65 Ltr. (Horch 108 Typ 40, Ford, all types)
Petrol consumption:
Horch: 32 Ltr/100km (highway), 42 Ltr/100km (offroad)
Ford: 36 Ltr/100km (highway), 48 Ltr/100km (offroad)
Motor oil capacity: ? Ltr.
Gearbox oil carter capacity: ? L
Ford depth: 500mm

Source: Kraftfahrzeuge und Panzer der Reichswehr, Wehrmacht und Bundeswehr: Katalog der deutschen Militärfahrzeuge von 1900 bis 1982: Werner Oswald: Bücher

[cyberia]

Oops, sorry. My volume only covers the Horch Kfz 70...

[panzer228]

Thanks guys for your help!

[Whiterook]

It's always struck me as such a cool vehicle. One of the best looking designs to me, though it is so oddly missing from film and TV, so it's no wonder many have never seen it before.