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Tatra Type 57

General information

ModelTatra Type 57
Year1932
CategoryMidsize family cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1155 ccm (70.48 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement1155 ccm (70.48 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 4 cylinder
Max power19.03 PS (14 kW or 19 HP) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Max torque45.00 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Max rev. per min.3300
Compression4.0:1
Fuel systemCarburetor. Jikov 26 POV or SOLEx 26 AVR or ZENITH 26T
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemAir
GearboxManual, 4-speed
ClutchDry plate
IgnitionMechanical
Exhaust systemFour in one

Speed and acceleration

Top speed65.0 km/h (40.4 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.0244 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Chassis materialSteel - Tube type chassis
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringIndependant wheels, one dubble cardan
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesDrums
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsWith cables, mechanical repartitor

Dimensions and weight

Weight780 kg (1,719.6 pounds)
Overall length3510 mm (138.2 inches)
Overall width1530 mm (60.2 inches)
Ground clearance220 mm (8.7 inches)
Fuel capacity20.0 litres (5.28 gallons)
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