1947 Tatra 57B specifications

1947 Tatra 57B data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2550 mm 100.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1200 mm 47.2 inches
Length 4000 mm 157.5 inches
Width 1550 mm 61 inches
Height 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Ground clearance 210 mm 8.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.57
Kerb weight 930 kg 2050 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 38 litres 8.4 [10] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Tatra
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.3 litre
1290 cc
(78.721 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 74 × 75 mm
2.91 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 25.3 PS (25 bhp) (18.6 kW)
at 2800 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 14.5 kW/litre
19.6 ps/litre
19.4 bhp/litre
0.32 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex BFL 30 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 322.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
27.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
20.05 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.02 kW/kg
26.88 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.01 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
49.89 kg/kW
83.33 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.25-16
Tyres rear 5.25-16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.73
general
Carfolio.com ID228877
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1947 Tatra 57B added 2011-01-08.
Last modified 2020-02-02.