Tatra T 815 1.0 Truck tractor Europe 12.6 MT 6x6, Configuration
| Volume | 12.7 l |
| Power | 231 hp |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Full (4WD) |
| Number of places | 2 |
| Number of doors | 2 |
| Clearance | 385 mm |
| Front tires | 16.00 R20 |
| Rear tires | 16.00 R20 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | January 1983 — December 1999 |
| Drive type | Full (4WD) |
| Body type | Truck tractor |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 10 |
| Engine capacity | 12,667 cm³ |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 385 mm |
| Country of assembly | Czech Republic |
| Number of doors | 2 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 6,980 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 2,500 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 3,130 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Number of seat rows | 1 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 3,550 mm |
| Front track width | 2,074 mm |
| Rear track width | 2,018 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 14,250 kg |
| Maximum load capacity | 27,500 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 42,000 kg |
| Permissible front axle load | 8,000 kg |
| Permissible rear axle load | 13,000 kg |
| Specific gravity | 61.69 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 640 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Diesel fuel |
| Engine type | V-shaped, 8-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 231 hp |
| Maximum power | 170 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 2,200 |
| Maximum torque | 840.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 86.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 1,400 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Valve drive | OHV |
| Additional engine information | Air cooling |
| Ecological engine type | Euro-0 |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Dependent, spring |
| Rear suspension | Independent, with swing axle shafts |
| Air suspension | |
| Center differential lock | |
| Description | Front suspension - torsion springs. Rear combined suspension using semi-elliptical springs and air springs. |
Tires
| Front wheels | 16.00 R20 |
| Rear wheels | 16.00 R20 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Drums |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
Active and passive safety systems
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |