NW B explained

Nesselsdorf
Neuer Vierer
Type B
Manufacturer:
today Tatra, a.s.
Production:1901 (Neuer Vierer)
1902-1904 (Type B)
46 altogether built
Assembly:Kopřivnice, Moravia
Predecessor:NW A
Successor:NW E
Transmission:four-speed (plus reverse)
Layout:Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout
Body Style:Runabout
Engine:31881NaN1 liquid-cooled flat-twin
Wheelbase:18501NaN1
Length:32201NaN1
Width:12961NaN1
Height:22801NaN1
Weight:1000kg (2,000lb)
911kg (2,008lb)-1080kg (2,380lb) (late 1904 model)[1]

The Nesselsdorf type B is an automobile from the veteran era manufactured by (NW, now known as Tatra). Initially two cars were made under name Neuer Vierer (New Fourseater) in year 1901, but later the same car was manufactured under the name type B in 1902 - 1904 (36 made). In 1904 also another variant of the design was made (8 pieces).

The car was initially a four-seater, but later also other variants were made (including 6-seater). The car had rectangular frame, 12 horsepower engine located under the floor, in front of the rear axle. The fuel tank, reservoir for the coolant as well as the radiator were located under the front hood. The steering column with a steering wheel was inclined. The subsequent types C, D, E, F were produced in small numbers. Apart from the E they had flat-four water-cooled engines, transversely mounted, directly under the driver's floorboard.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rosenkranz , Karel . 2007. 9788023998764. 228593681. Kopřivnice. Tatra. Passenger Cars Tatra.