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Tatra T613 -4mi 3.5 i V8 16V (200 Hp)
Overall Rating
Tatra T613:
The Tatra 613 is a large luxury rear wheel driven car with rear-mounted air-cooled engine manufactured by Czechoslovak manufacturer Tatra from 1974 until 1996 as a replacement for the Tatra 603 series.
It featured an all-new body styled by Vignale of Italy back in 1968 and used a DOHC air-cooled 3. 5 litre V8 engine with 168 PS. Later injection versions reached 200 PS , with a maximum speed of 230 km/h. The design was updated a further five times until being replaced by the Tatra 700 in 1996, itself a restyled T613-5....(Read more on Wikipedia)
-4mi Overview:
Tatra T613 (-4mi). With 300 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1810 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10 s). The top speed reaches 230 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5 i V8 16V (200 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers respectable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 10 seconds) and a strong top speed of 230 km/h for a luxury sedan of its era, powered by a distinctive V8 engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is notably high at 12.5 l/100 km (combined), typical for a large displacement V8 from the early 90s, making it costly to run by modern standards.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive rear-engine V8 layout
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Unique classic appeal and rarity
- • Respectable performance for its time
- • Robust build quality
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption
- • Limited parts availability for maintenance
- • Unique driving dynamics due to rear-heavy layout
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Relatively high kerb weight
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T613: 1973 - 1980).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Tatra |
| Model: | T613 |
| Generation: | -4mi |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 i V8 16V (200 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 200 Hp @ 5750 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 57.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 3495 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 77 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6 kg/Nm, 165.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 |
| Max. weight: | 2260 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 430 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5130 mm [400mm less] |
| Width: | 1800 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1505 mm [55mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3130 mm [390mm less] |
| Front track: | 1532 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1532 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/55 R16 V; 225/50 R16 V |
| Front suspension | Spring-loaded rack |
| Rear suspension | Inclined Lever |
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