1968 Skoda 1000 MB

990

The Skoda 1000 MB is a 4 door saloon (sedan)-bodied road car with a rear positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. The Skoda 1000 MB belongs to the 990 model family from Skoda. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 48 bhp (48.7 PS/35.8 kW) of power at 4750 rpm, and maximum torque of 75 N·m (55 lb·ft/7.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm. This power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 787 kg at the kerb. Top quoted speed is 126 km/h, which equates to 78 mph.
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4170 mm
Weight
787 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
48.7 PS / 48 bhp / 35.8 kW @ 4750 rpm
Torque
75 Nm / 55 ft.lb / 7.6 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
126 km/h / 78 mph

1968 Skoda 1000 MB specifications

1968 Skoda 1000 MB data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1270 mm	50 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1245 mm	49 inches
Length	4170 mm	164.2 inches
Width	1620 mm	63.8 inches
Height	1420 mm	55.9 inches
Ground clearance	175 mm	6.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.74
Kerb weight	787 kg	1735 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	33 litres	7.3 [8.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Skoda
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1 litre 988 cc (60.291 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 68 mm 2.68 × 2.68 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (SAE)	48.7 PS (48 bhp) (35.8 kW) at 4750 rpm
maximum torque (SAE)	75 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (SAE)	36.2 kW/litre 49.3 ps/litre 48.6 bhp/litre 0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (SAE)	75.91 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	8.3:1
Fuel system	1 Jikov carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	953.9 kPa (138.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	247 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	126 km/h (78 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 61.84 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 45.48 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 60.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 21.99 kg/kW 36.73 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	155-14
Tyres rear	155-14
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	45144
Production total
Model code
Model family	990
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 Skoda 1000 MB added before December 1995. Last modified 2016-12-03.