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Skoda Favorit Forman (785) 1.3 (136) (61 Hp)
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Skoda Favorit:
The Škoda Favorit is a supermini car which was made by Škoda Auto from 1987 to 1995. Initially it was only a five-door hatchback, but two other body styles were later added: A five-door estate car in 1990 called the Škoda Forman and a two-door coupé utility truck in 1991 called the Škoda Pick-up. The Favorit was Škoda's first car to follow the European trend of locating the engine at the front, mounted transversely, and was also their first car to use front-wheel drive. It was premiered in July 1987 at the Brno Engineering Fair in Czechoslovakia. The Favorit name was previously used for the Type 904 and 923 models produced by Škoda from 1936 to 1941....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Forman (785) Overview:
Skoda Favorit (Forman (785)). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.3 (136) (61 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Almost identical to the 60 Hp version, providing basic and functional performance for everyday tasks without much enthusiasm.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is expected to be similar to other 1.3-liter variants, offering practical running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent practicality and cargo space for its class
- • Affordable to buy and maintain due to simple mechanics
- • Robust and reliable for its era, especially later models
- • Good visibility and easy to maneuver
Cons:
- • Basic safety features by modern standards
- • Unrefined and noisy engines, especially at higher speeds
- • Dated interior design and materials
- • Modest performance, particularly with the lower-powered engines
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(781: 1990 - 1994).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Favorit |
| Generation: | Forman (785) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (136) (61 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 61 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 47.3 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Engine Model/Code: | 781.136 [Same engine] More details about the engine 781.136 |
| Engine displacement: | 1289 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.3 l |
| Coolant: | 6 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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