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The Nesselsdorf S 4 ( 16/20 HP ) was a successor to the car type D, the nettle Wagenbau - Fabriks Society brought out in 1906.

The vehicle had a four-cylinder in-line engine with 3306 cc and 20 hp ( 15 kW), which was fitted under the front hood. This new engine had been developed by Hans Ledwinka and continued to have a magneto ignition, but instead of a surface carburetor updraft carburetor and an overhead, royal shaft-driven camshaft. The 1600 kg heavy car reached a top speed of 80 km / h There were different four - seater bodies, for example, Tourer, Landauer, etc. In 1910, a 2- seater sports car with lying behind the seats, petrol tank.

In 1910 the Nesselsdorf S 4 ( 20/30 HP ) with the same technique, but at 30 hp (22 kW) engine erstarktem. He gave the car a top speed of 80-90 km / h In 1912 came a 2- seater sports car with wire spoke wheels, from 1914 all models had the fashionable pointed radiator. This type was produced until 1916. Also in 1910 appeared the Nesselsdorf S 6 (40/ 50 hp ). Its six- cylinder in-line engine was just created by adding two cylinders to the engine of Type S 4, had 4959 cc and developed a power of 50 hp ( 37 kW). The 4- seater Tourer and sedans reached a top speed of 100-110 km / h The S6 was the first car that was fitted as standard with four-wheel brakes; these sat down after 1921 generally through. For the first time in the company's history, these cars were also be ordered with optional electric lights and starter.

Successor of the S 4 was from 1914, the Type T, S 6 replaced at the same time the type U.