Tatra 603
| Tatra 603 | |
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Tatra T603 (original version; 1956–1962) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tatra |
| Production | 1956–1962 (Tatra 603) 1962–1975 (Tatra 2-603) |
| Assembly | Czechoslovakia: Kopřivnice, Moravia, (1956–1969) Czechoslovakia: Příbor, Moravia (1969–1975) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,748 mm (108.2 in) |
| Length | 5,065 mm (199.4 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,529 mm (60.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | Tatra 613 |
The Tatra 603 is a large rear-engined luxury car which was produced by the Czechoslovak company Tatra from 1956 to 1975. It was a continuation of the series of Tatra streamlined sedans which began with the Tatra 77. In Socialist Czechoslovakia, only high-ranking party officials and heads of factories were driven in 603s; the car was also exported to a number of other countries.