1962 Skoda Octavia

985

The Skoda Octavia is a 2 door saloon (sedan) style road car with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The Skoda Octavia is one of the 985 model family from Skoda. The Skoda Octavia's engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 1.1 litre, overhead valve 4 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 43 bhp (43.6 PS/32.1 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 69 N·m (51 lb·ft/7 kgm) at 2800 rpm. A 4 speed manual transmission transmits the power to the driven wheels. Its stated kerb weight is 920 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 126 km/h or 78 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4064 mm
Weight
920 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
43.6 PS / 43 bhp / 32.1 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
69 Nm / 51 ft.lb / 7 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
126 km/h / 78 mph

1962 Skoda Octavia specifications

1962 Skoda Octavia data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2400 mm	94.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1210 mm	47.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1248 mm	49.1 inches
Length	4064 mm	160 inches
Width	1600 mm	63 inches
Height	1422 mm	56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	920 kg	2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1089 cc (66.455 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 75 mm 2.68 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.91
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	69 Nm (51 ft·lb) (7 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output	29.4 kW/litre 40 ps/litre 39.5 bhp/litre 0.65 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	63.36 Nm/litre 0.77 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 Jikov carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	796.2 kPa (115.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	272.25 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 47.39 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 34.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 46.74 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 28.69 kg/kW 47.93 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	front
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	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.78
general
Carfolio.com ID	45298
Production total
Model code
Model family	985
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 Skoda Octavia added before December 1995. Last modified 2016-12-03.