Tatra 57

The Tatra 57 is a Czechoslovak two-door compact car built by Tatra[1] from 1932. It is popularly known by the nickname "Hadimrška".

Tatra 57
Overview
Manufacturer	Závody Tatra
Production	1932–36
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Body style	two-door sedan, convertible or coupé
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	backbone chassis
Powertrain
Engine	1,155 cc, 18 hp (13 kW) flat-four
Dimensions
Length	3,500 mm (137.8 in)[1]
Width	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight	730 kg (1,609 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Tatra 12
Successor	Tatra 57A

Tatra 57 A
Overview
Manufacturer	Závody Tatra
Production	1936–38
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	backbone chassis
Powertrain
Engine	1,155 cc, 20 hp (15 kW) flat-four
Dimensions
Length	3,500 mm (137.8 in)
Width	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight	730 kg (1,609 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Tatra 57
Successor	Tatra 57B

Tatra 57 B
Overview
Manufacturer	Závody Tatra
Production	1938–49
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Layout	FR layout
Chassis	backbone chassis
Powertrain
Engine	1,256 cc, 25 hp (19 kW) flat-four
Dimensions
Length	3,500 mm (137.8 in)
Width	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight	730 kg (1,609 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Tatra 57A

Tatra 57 K
Overview
Manufacturer	Závody Tatra
Production	1941–47
Body and chassis
Class	compact car
Body style	2-door convertible
Chassis	backbone chassis
Powertrain
Engine	1,256 cc, 23 hp (17 kW) flat-four

Tatra updated the model as the 57A in 1936 and 57B in 1938. It made a military version, the 57K, from 1941. All versions have a characteristic Tatra backbone chassis.

Tatra ended production in 1947 (57K) and 1949 (57B). With that the company withdrew from making compact cars: from 1948 its smallest model was the 1,952 cc Tatra 600.

History

Tatra introduced the Type 57 in 1931. It has a 1,155 cc overhead valve flat-four engine that produces 18 hp (13 kW).[2] Its fuel consumption is between eight and 10 litres per 100 km.[3] Bodies offered included a four-seat saloon, four-seat convertible and two-seat convertible. All were two-door.[3]

In 1935 Tatra replaced the Type 57 with the 57A. The 1,155 cc engine's power output was increased to 20 hp (15 kW).[4] The body was restyled, and given a radiator grille similar to that of the larger Tatra 75.[5] A commercial van version was offered.[4]

In 1938 Tatra replaced the Type 57A with the 57B. For the new model Tatra enlarged the engine to 1,256 cc and increased its power to 25 hp (19 kW).

In 1941 Tatra added the 57K, which was a military two-door convertible with increased ground clearance and a 1,256 cc engine derated to 23 hp (17 kW).[6]

See also

• Tatra V570

References

1. "Documentace Tatra". Klub Vojenského Muzea. 21 November 2010.
2. Tuček 2017, p. 150.
3. Tuček 2017, p. 152.
4. Tuček 2017, p. 276.
5. Tuček 2017, p. 275.
6. "Tatra 57K". Klub Vojenského Muzea. Retrieved 9 October 2010.

Bibliography

• Tuček, Jan (2017). Auta první republiky 1918–1938 (in Czech). Prague: Grada Publishing. pp. 150–152, 275–278. ISBN 978-80-271-0466-6.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

External links

• Media related to Tatra 57 at Wikimedia Commons