Tatra 10
The first car to bear the Tatra name, featuring a massive overhead-cam straight-six.
- Power
- 65 bhp
- Top speed
- 75 mph
- Est. value
- $80k–$180k
About the Tatra 10
The Tatra 10 was the successor to the NW Type U and holds the distinction of being the first model produced under the Tatra brand name following the company's rebranding from Nesselsdorfer Wagenbau-Fabriks-Gesellschaft. It was a high-end luxury vehicle powered by a sophisticated 5.3-litre overhead-cam engine, a rarity for the early 1920s. The chassis retained a traditional ladder frame, predating Hans Ledwinka's famous backbone chassis design seen in the smaller Tatra 11. Its performance and build quality earned it a reputation as the 'Czech Rolls-Royce' among the Central European elite.
Tatra 10 specs
The Tatra 10 produces 65 bhp (48 kW). It has a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
| Make | Tatra |
|---|---|
| Model | 10 |
| Trim | 5.3 |
| Years | 1923–1927 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Phaeton |
| Country | Czechoslovakia |
| Production | About 200 built |
| Engine | 5.3-litre inline-six |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,340 cc (5.3 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 65 bhp (48 kW) at 2,500 rpm |
| Top speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 34 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Tatra 10 worth?
A typical Tatra 10 is estimated to be worth $80,000 – $180,000 (about £60,000 – £134,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Tatra 10 rarity in CarSpot
The Tatra 10 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Tatra 10 fun facts
- The Tatra 10 was the first car to feature four-wheel hydraulic brakes, a significant safety innovation for the mid-1920s.
- King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was a notable owner of the Tatra 10, highlighting its status as a premier luxury vehicle of the era.
- The engine featured a hemispherical combustion chamber design, which was highly advanced for a production car in 1923.