1948 Tatra 87 specifications

1948 Tatra 87 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1250 mm 49.2 inches
Length 4740 mm 186.6 inches
Width 1670 mm 65.7 inches
Height 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Ground clearance 230 mm 9.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.66
Kerb weight 1370 kg 3020 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] 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 3 litre
2969 cc
(181.179 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 75 × 84 mm
2.95 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW)
at 3900 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 18.6 kW/litre
25.3 ps/litre
24.9 bhp/litre
0.41 bhp/cu in
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 5.6:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 30 AAIP carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 371.13 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 166 km/h (103 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.77 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
54.01 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.83 kg/kW
41.47 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 rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.DW.
Rear suspension I.SwAx.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.50 x 16
Tyres rear 6.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1.04
Final drive ratio 3.15
general
Carfolio.com ID98494
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 27.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1948 Tatra 87 added 2002-08-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.