Tatra 26/30
Czech car model made 1926-1933
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The Tatra 26/30 is a 6x4 automobile produced by the Czech manufacturer Tatra between 1927 and 1933. Three prototypes were developed on the basis of the T 12 and given the designation T26. However, tests showed that the engine from the T12 did not have enough power. It was replaced with a Tatra 30 engine and the designationof the vehicle was changed to Tatra 26/30.[1][2][3]
| Tatra 26/30 | |
|---|---|
 1930 Tatra T26/30 bus | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tatra |
| Production | 1927-1933 |
| Designer | Hans Ledwinka |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | |
| Layout | FR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Tatra 26 = 1057 cc Tatra 12 F2, 26/30 = 1679 cc Tatra 30 F4 |
| Transmission | four-speed with another auxiliary two |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) + 850 mm (33.5 in) |
| Length | 5,500 mm (216.5 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tatra 13 |
| Successor | Tatra 72 |
The 26/30 served in several roles, both in military and in civilian use. These included use as a troop transport, command car, ambulance, and bus.[3][4]
Four Tatra 26/52 prototypes with the more powerful Tatra 52 engine were produced in 1932 as an intermediary stage between the 26/30 and the Tatra 72, one of which was converted into a fire truck.[3]
Gallery
The chassis of the 26/30 truck variant
Cut through the rear axles
T26/30, light 6×4 truck
