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1996 Skoda Octavia Preview

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1996 Skoda Octavia Preview

1996 Skoda Octavia Preview

Following its successful predecessor, the chassis-based OCTAVIA with a front engine and rear-wheel drive, the ŠKODA 1000 MB took off with an entirely new concept: It had a self-supporting body with all-round independent wheel suspension.

Thanks to its advanced design and the consistent use of aluminium alloys, the family car weighed in at only 755 kilograms. The water-cooled OHV in-line four-cylinder was shifted to the rear and drove the rear axle.

The light engine generated 27 kW (37 hp) in the first phase from a displacement of 988 cm3.

The modern vehicle reached a top speed of 120 km/h with a very favourable consumption for that time of 7 to 8 litres of petrol per 100 kilometres.

In 1966, the power increased to 32 kW (43 hp) and with the ŠKODA 1100 MB, a second engine variant was added, which provided 38 kW (52 hp) from a 1.1-litre displacement.

The rare two-door MBX version is particularly sought after among classic car collectors today.


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