Segment: Compact
Production years: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Skoda introduced the 100 Series in 1969 as a replacement for the 1000 range and helped the Czech carmaker selling over one million units in just eight years.
The short time passed did not yet heal the Prague Spring's wounds when Czechoslovakia raised against the communism system, but the factories had to resume their work. Skoda already had plans for the new car and kept its promises.
Skoda's front fascia sported a metallic panel and two round headlights at the front. Its radiator was in the back, so it didn't need a grille to cool-it. Like its MB1000 predecessor, the MB100 sported a chromed metallic bumper with vertical rubber protections. In the back, the side air-intakes to cool the engine were above the rear wheel-arches. In the back, under the horizontally mounted taillights, the carmaker installed a wide and narrow grille that helped to cool the engine.
Since there was no engine or transmission tunnel, the carmaker was able to create a roomy interior fit for five passengers. Its front-mounted luggage compartment was not very big, but it was good enough for a few suitcases. The carmaker installed a slightly curved dash panel, with an instrument cluster mounted behind the steering wheel. Its wide speedometer was flanked by few other gauges for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and ammeter.
Skoda built the MB100 with the same idea as to its predecessor. The 1.0-liter or the 1.1-liter unit was placed longitudinally in the back and sent the power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. Its independent suspension in all corners transformed the Czechoslovakian car into one of the most comfortable family sedans built in Eastern Europe.
ENGINE SPECS - 100 1.0L 4MT RWD (42 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 988 cm3 |
Power: | 31 KW @ 4650 RPM 42 HP @ 4650 RPM 42 BHP @ 4650 RPM |
Torque: | 54 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 73 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 24 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.5/49.3 in (1,283/1,252 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1808 lbs (820 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 110 1.1L 4MT RWD (52 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1107 cm3 |
Power: | 38.2 KW @ 4650 RPM 52 HP @ 4650 RPM 51 BHP @ 4650 RPM |
Torque: | 64 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 87 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 20 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.5/49.3 in (1,283/1,252 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1825 lbs (828 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2635 lbs (1195 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 110 1.1L 4MT RWD (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1107 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 73 HP @ 6000 RPM 72 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 67 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 91 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 163.5 in (4153 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.5/49.3 in (1,283/1,252 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 94.5 in (2400 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 8.8 cuFT (249 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1742 lbs (790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |