Design
Engine
Tatra 30
The Tatra 30 was powered by an OHV air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine of 1679 cc, positioned at the front and giving a claimed output of 24 PS (17.6 kW). The maximum speed was around 90 km/h.Tatra 30 Sport
The Tatra 30 Sport was powered by an engine of a similar design, but with 1910 cc, which gave it 32–35 PS (23.5–25.7 kW). This version was capable of speeds up to 130km/h.Tatra 30/52
During the modernization process the "52" engine was fitted. It had 1911 cc and . This was a transitory mid-version before the production of the successor fully began. It was manufactured for a period of about one year. The Tatra 30 was gradually modernized until it was replaced by the Tatra 52.Backbone tube
Power was delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed gearbox. The Tatra 30 featured a centralVersions
The Tatra 30 was in the medium size category. Many different versions were made from four seat cabriolets to six seat limousines.Differences from the Tatra 52
* The Tatra 30 has mechanical brakes, while the Tatra 52 has hydraulic ones. * The Tatra 30 is more angular, especially its fenders. A problem is that during the 1940s to 1960s, many cars were rebuilt, e.g. by the owner replacing a mechanical-brakes undercarriage for one with hydraulic brakes.References
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