Tatra 10

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Nesselsdorf Type U
Tatra 10
Nesselsdorf U.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G.
Also calledNW U (1915–1919)
Production1915–1927
Assembly Kopřivnice, Moravia
Designer Hans Ledwinka
Body and chassis
Body style diverse four or six seaters
Layout FR layout
Related NW T (Tatra 20)
Powertrain
Engine 5.3L NW U I6
Transmission 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,635 mm (143.1 in)
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Curb weight
  • 1,860 kg (4,100 lb) NW U
  • 1,920 kg (4,230 lb) Tatra 10
  • [1]
Chronology
Predecessor NW S
Successor Tatra 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 Tatra010.jpg
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 2 Tatra - Passenger Cars, Karel Rosenkranz, TATRA, a. s., 2007