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Skoda Favorit Forman (785) 1.3 (68 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)). With 106 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 920 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 16 s). The top speed reaches 140 km/h. 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 (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slightly more capable variant, offering marginally better acceleration and overall responsiveness for daily driving.
Fuel Economy
Achieves a respectable 7.1 l/100 km, making it a reasonably economical choice for its class and era.
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(Forman (785): 1992 - 1995).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Favorit |
| Generation: | Forman (785) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 52.8 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 106 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 136B More details about the engine 136B |
| Engine displacement: | 1289 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Single-point injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 75.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 72 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.7:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 16 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 16 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 13.5 kg/Hp, 73.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 15.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 920 |
| Max. weight: | 1370 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1300 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 400 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4160 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1620 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1425 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2450 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1420 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1380 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 165/70 R13 S |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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