The Horch 1a originated based on the pre-WWII "Einheits system," which aimed at streamlining automobile manufacturing. The soft-top automobile could carry 8 group users, and had a V8 motor providing 80hp. It possessed many 400km, and was given an oversized radiator to aid it battle on in tough surroundings including North Africa. Another notable function completed up being the 120-liter gas tank, split in 2 around the prop shaft. Around 2,900 was indeed produced between 1937 and 1940; the type 1a finished up being used considerably inside initial stages of WWII.