Tatra 49
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Tatra 49 is a model of vintage motor tricycle
made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.
It was manufactured between 1929 and 1939.
It was developed with an aim to offer a commercial car at as low cost as possible. It shared some parts with Tatra 12
and with Tatra 30
. However the motor tricycle wasn't a commercial succes and only about 200 of them were made. A few cars of the type had also carrossery similar to the one of Tatra 12
.
engine. The power output was 5 kW at 2500 rpm.
is supported by stiff front axle from Tatra 30
, while the engine and transmission box is bolted at the rear end. The freight version uses the central tube as exhaust muffler, while the personal motor car has standard extra exhaust muffler. The rear wheel is driven. The chassis weights 325 kg (717 lb).
Tricycle
A tricycle is a three-wheeled vehicle. While tricycles are often associated with the small three-wheeled vehicles used by pre-school-age children, they are also used by adults for a variety of purposes. In the United States and Canada, adult-sized tricycles are used primarily by older persons for...
made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.
It was manufactured between 1929 and 1939.
It was developed with an aim to offer a commercial car at as low cost as possible. It shared some parts with Tatra 12
Tatra 12
Tatra 12 is a model of vintage automobile made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.It was manufactured between 1923 and 1926. It was replaced by the Tatra 57 in 1932....
and with Tatra 30
Tatra 30
Tatra 30 is a model of vintage automobile made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.It was manufactured between 1926 and 1928. From 1928 to 1931 the car was fitted with newer engine and is therefore caller Tatra 30/52.-Tatra 30:...
. However the motor tricycle wasn't a commercial succes and only about 200 of them were made. A few cars of the type had also carrossery similar to the one of Tatra 12
Tatra 12
Tatra 12 is a model of vintage automobile made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.It was manufactured between 1923 and 1926. It was replaced by the Tatra 57 in 1932....
.
Engine
The car had Tatra 49 engine. It was four stroke spark ignition air cooled one cylinder based on Tatra 12Tatra 12
Tatra 12 is a model of vintage automobile made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.It was manufactured between 1923 and 1926. It was replaced by the Tatra 57 in 1932....
engine. The power output was 5 kW at 2500 rpm.
Chassis
The central bacbone tubeBackbone chassis
Backbone tube chassis is a type of an automobile construction chassis that is similar to the body-on-frame design. Instead of a two-dimensional ladder type structure, it consists of a strong tubular backbone that connects the front and rear suspension attachment areas...
is supported by stiff front axle from Tatra 30
Tatra 30
Tatra 30 is a model of vintage automobile made by Czech manufacturer Tatra.It was manufactured between 1926 and 1928. From 1928 to 1931 the car was fitted with newer engine and is therefore caller Tatra 30/52.-Tatra 30:...
, while the engine and transmission box is bolted at the rear end. The freight version uses the central tube as exhaust muffler, while the personal motor car has standard extra exhaust muffler. The rear wheel is driven. The chassis weights 325 kg (717 lb).