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The NW type J is a veteran automobile manufactured by Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. ("NW", now known as "Tatra"). Two basic versions are recognized - the initial "J (30)" with a 30 HP engine, and the later "J (40)" with a 40 HP engine. As well as types "K" and "L", it had upright four-cylinder engines of side-valve design. The engines in the three types were rather heavy, 4 to 5 liters.
Nesselsdorf Type J | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. today Tatra, a.s. |
Production | 1906 (J (30), 2+1 produced) 1907 - 1908 (J (40), 4 produced) 1910 - 1911 (J (40) about 15 produced) about 22 produced (Exact number of 1910-1911 production is not known) |
Assembly | Kopřivnice, Moravia |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | Touring 6-seater |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 5,875 cc (358.5 cu in) liquid-cooled vertical flat four 22,1kW - 25,7kW (30-35 HP) J (30) 29,5kW - 33,2kW (40-45 HP) J (40) |
Transmission | four speeds (+reverse) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,145 mm (123.8 in) |
Curb weight | 1,530 kg (3,370 lb) J (30) 1,550 kg (3,420 lb) J (40) [1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | NW C |
Successor | NW T |
The car was able to reach a speed of 80 km/h.
References
edit- ^ Tatra - Passenger Cars, Karel Rosenkranz, TATRA, a. s., 2007