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The NW type U is an Edwardian era automobile manufactured by Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. (NW, now known as Tatra). After the success of Type S, models NW T (four-cylinder) and NW U (six-cylinder) were launched. Both types were again OHC design with hemispherical combustion chambers with the cylinders cast in one piece with the engine block.
| Nesselsdorf Type U Tatra 10 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft A.G. |
| Also called | NW U (1915–1919) |
| Production | 1915 – 1927 |
| Assembly | Kopřivnice, Moravia |
| Designer | Hans Ledwinka |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | diverse four or six seaters |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | NW T (Tatra 20) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.3L NW U I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,635 mm (143.1 in) |
| Length | 4,900 mm (192.9 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Curb weight |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | NW S |
| Successor | Tatra 17 |
As the company changed its name the model was renamed to Tatra 10 in 1919. The production version was able to reach 120 kilometres per hour (75 mph).
The Type U was fitted with brakes on all four wheels, probably the first production car in the world with such brake system.[1]
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