Tatra 54

  • Tatra 54
  • Tatra 54/30
Overview
ManufacturerTATRA, a. s.
Production
  • 1931–1934
  • 1510 produced
AssemblyKopřivnice, Czechoslovakia
Body and chassis
Body style2+2, Sedan
LayoutFR
RelatedTatra 52
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5L (1465 cc) Tatra 54 F4 (T54)
  • 1.7L (1679 cc) Tatra 30 F4 (T54/30)
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorTatra 30
SuccessorTatra 75

The Tatra 54 is an automobile launched by Tatra in 1931. An economy version of the Tatra 52, it was replaced in 1933 by the Tatra 75.

The car was powered by an ohv air-cooled four-cylinder boxer motor of 1465 cc, positioned at the front, and giving a claimed output of 22 PS (16 kW; 22 hp). Power was delivered to the rear wheels via a four-speed gear-box. The Tatra 54 featured a central "backbone chassis" a hallmark of Design Chief Ledwinka: the front axle was supported by a transverse leaf spring while a second transverse leaf spring supported the swing rear axle.

Various four- and six-seater saloon bodies were available with two or four doors. During its three-year production run, 1510 Tatra 54s were built.