1958 Tatra 603

This automobile has a 4 door sedan/saloon body style with a rear positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.5 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 99 bhp (100 PS/74 kW) of power at 4800 rpm, and maximum torque of 162 N·m (119 lb·ft/16.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm. The engine transmits power to the wheels compliments of a 4 speed manual set of gears. The Tatra 603 weighs a claimed 1420 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 170 km/h or 106 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5065 mm
Weight
1420 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2.5 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
100 PS / 99 bhp / 74 kW @ 4800 rpm
Torque
162 Nm / 119 ft.lb / 16.5 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
170 km/h / 106 mph

1958 Tatra 603 specifications

1958 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)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Length	5065 mm	199.4 inches
Width	1910 mm	75.2 inches
Height	1550 mm	61 inches
Ground clearance	200 mm	7.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.84
Kerb weight	1420 kg	3131 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 2545 cc (155.305 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	75 × 72 mm 2.95 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	100 PS (99 bhp) (74 kW) at 4800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	162 Nm (119 ft·lb) (16.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	29 kW/litre 39.4 ps/litre 38.9 bhp/litre 0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	63.65 Nm/litre 0.77 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system	1 Motorpal 30 SSOP carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	799.9 kPa (116 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	318.13 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	170 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 70.69 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 51.99 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 69.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.23 kg/kW 32.13 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	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.SA.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.50-15
Tyres rear	6.50-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
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	54065
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	27.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1958 Tatra 603 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.