Engineering:Tatra 10

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Nesselsdorf Type U
Tatra 10
Nesselsdorf U.jpg
Overview
ManufacturerNesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G.
Also calledNW U (1915-1919)
Production1915 - 1927
AssemblyKopřivnice, Moravia
DesignerHans Ledwinka
Body and chassis
Body stylediverse four or six seaters
LayoutFR layout
RelatedNW T (Tatra 20)
Powertrain
Engine5.3L NW U I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,635 mm (143.1 in)
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight
  • 1,860 kg (4,100 lb) NW U
  • 1,920 kg (4,230 lb) Tatra 10
  • [1]
Chronology
PredecessorNW S
SuccessorTatra 17

The NW type U is an Edwardian era automobile manufactured by Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. (NW, now known as Tatra). After the success of Type S, models NW T (four-cylinder) and NW U (six-cylinder) were launched. Both types were again OHC design with hemispherical combustion chambers with the cylinders cast in one piece with the engine block.

Tatra 10 chassis

As the company changed its name the model was renamed to Tatra 10 in 1919. The production version was able to reach 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph).

The Type U was fitted with brakes on all four wheels, probably the first production car in the world with such brake system.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Tatra - Passenger Cars, Karel Rosenkranz, TATRA, a. s., 2007