1980 Skoda 120 L

The 120 L is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor vehicle with a rear mounted engine, sold by Skoda. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 52 bhp (53 PS/39 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 85 N·m (63 lb·ft/8.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 4 speed manual 'box transmits the power to the wheels. Quoted kerb weight is 880 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4161 mm
Weight
880 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
53 PS / 52 bhp / 39 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
85 Nm / 63 ft.lb / 8.7 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1980 Skoda 120 L specifications

1980 Skoda 120 L 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)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1280 mm	50.4 inches
Length	4161 mm	163.8 inches
Width	1595 mm	62.8 inches
Height	1400 mm	55.1 inches
Ground clearance	170 mm	6.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	880 kg	1940 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	38.2 litres	8.4 [10.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Skoda
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1174 cc (71.642 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 72 mm 2.83 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	53 PS (52 bhp) (39 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	85 Nm (63 ft·lb) (8.7 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	33 kW/litre 44.9 ps/litre 44.3 bhp/litre 0.73 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	72.4 Nm/litre 0.88 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 Jikov carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	909.8 kPa (132 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	293.5 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	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 59.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 44.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 59.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.69 kg/kW 37.91 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	11.00 m
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	I.SwAx.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.96
Final drive ratio	4.22
general
Carfolio.com ID	42240
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1980 Skoda 120 L added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.