1962 Tatra 603

The Tatra 603 is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied automobile with a rear located engine powering the rear wheels. The Tatra 603's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 2.5 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This unit develops 94 bhp (95 PS/70 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 155 N·m (114 lb·ft/15.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual 'box. Its stated kerb weight is 1470 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 162 km/h, which is 101 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5065 mm
Weight
1470 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
95 PS / 94 bhp / 70 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
155 Nm / 114 ft.lb / 15.8 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
162 km/h / 101 mph

1962 Tatra 603 specifications

1962 Tatra 603 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2750 mm	108.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Length	5065 mm	199.4 inches
Width	1910 mm	75.2 inches
Height	1430 mm	56.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	1470 kg	3241 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	52 litres	11.4 [13.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Tatra
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	2.5 litre 2474 cc (150.973 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 70 mm 2.95 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.07
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	95 PS (94 bhp) (70 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	155 Nm (114 ft·lb) (15.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	28.3 kW/litre 38.5 ps/litre 38 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	62.65 Nm/litre 0.76 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	2 JIKOV 30 SSOP carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	787.3 kPa (114.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	309.25 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	162 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 64.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 47.68 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 63.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 20.97 kg/kW 35.03 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
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	6.70-15
Tyres rear	6.70-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID	228800
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 Tatra 603 added 2011-01-08. Last modified 2020-02-02.