Skoda Rapid specifications

Skoda Rapid data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1320 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1290 mm 50.8 inches
Length 4170 mm 164.2 inches
Width 1610 mm 63.4 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance 160 mm 6.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 915 kg 2017 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 38 litres 8.4 [10] 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)		 59 PS (58 bhp) (43 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 90 Nm (66 ft·lb) (9.2 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 36.8 kW/litre
50.1 ps/litre
49.4 bhp/litre
0.81 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 76.66 Nm/litre
0.93 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system 1 Jikov carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 963.4 kPa (139.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
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 153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
64.27 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
47.27 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
63.39 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
21.16 kg/kW
35.34 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.500
Turning circle 11.00 m
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.SwSemiAx.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
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 ID42350
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 12.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
Skoda Rapid added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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