Tatra 10
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The NW type U is a veteran 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.
As the company changed its name the model was renamed to Tatra 10 in 1919. The production version was able to reach 120 km/h.
The Type U was fitted with brakes on all four wheels, probably the first production car in the world with such brake system.
Tatra (car)
Tatra is a vehicle manufacturer in Kopřivnice, Czech Republic. The company was founded in 1850 as Schustala & Company later renamed Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriksgesellschaft, a wagon and carriage manufacturer, and in 1897 produced the first motor car in central Europe, the Präsident. In 1918, it...
(NW, now known as Tatra). After the success of Type S
NW S
The NW type S is a veteran automobile manufactured by Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. .Hans Ledwinka, who left the company in 1902, was hired back in 1905 . Immediately he started working on a new car with modern and progressive design...
, 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.
As the company changed its name the model was renamed to Tatra 10 in 1919. The production version was able to reach 120 km/h.
The Type U was fitted with brakes on all four wheels, probably the first production car in the world with such brake system.