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Skoda Type 742

The Škoda 742 refers to a series of AZNP ( Škoda ), which was built in various versions from 1976 to 1990. The model number 742 was only used internally in use. The respective vehicle models in the series were given names, subjects derive from displacement.

Model history

The model was presented at the Brno Exhibition in 1976. The vehicle struck by the comparatively modern appearance. It had a water-cooled rear-mounted engine with rear wheel drive.

In September 1983, the series has been revised: The modernized design of front and rear with wide headlamps and bulky plastic bumpers lowered the drag coefficient. With the economical engines increased as the economy of the vehicles. In addition, the handling was improved by wider track and rack and pinion steering. In September 1984 the production of the models with 130er, 135er and 136er engines began. The tank was moved because of new safety regulations from the front under the back seat. Also in 1984 appeared the racing car Škoda 130 LR, which replaced the Škoda 130 RS. He arrived as the previous 220 km / h, but was not available for the population.

In 1990 the series production of the Škoda Rapid similar set with the then strongest rear engine. By 1994 the type was still made 742 in Mladá Boleslav from existing spare parts by hand. The type 742 finished the rear-engined era at Škoda.

Several detail changes in the front and rear of the vehicle leave early and late models appear quite different.

Equipment variants

Skoda 105 S, 105 L, 105 GL, 105 SP (type 742)

Škoda 105 S - Standard Equipment simplest variant - cars do not have trim; Rubber mats; Windows in the rear doors can not be wound down; the front seat backs can not be adjusted. Until 8/83 round headlights (from 10/81 170mm light exit opening ). Beginning with band speedometer; from 11/ 79 hazard warning flashers. The power of the 1046 cc - Motors fell 10/83 from 34 kW to 33.1 kW. The engine was considered very economically, but has little traction reserves. Manufactured from August 1976 to 30 August 1986.
Škoda 105 L - de Luxe - carpet mats, hand supports, all windows can wind down, round instruments, bodywork has chrome trim. Some details, however, were available only at extra cost. As of 10/81 with oval headlights. The engine was the same as that of the S 105. Manufactured by 1976 until 1988. Most frequent model of the 105s series.
Škoda 105 GL - Grand de Luxe, luxury finish - square headlights, chrome trim on the grille, rear and window frames. Vehicles have a brake booster, the interior there headrests. From the GL only a few copies were produced, it was produced from March 1981 to June 1983 in Vrchlabí.

The Škoda 105 series was the first of the type 742

After France exported 105 models had to be renamed in 1050 because Peugeot had the number 105 only.

Year of construction: 1976-1989
Engine: Four -stroke gasoline engine, water- cooled, inline four- cylinder OHV, lying along
Displacement: 1046 cm ³
Power: 33.1 kW ( 44.6 hp) at 4800 min -1 ( up to 10/ 84: 34 kW (46 PS))
Weight: Empty weight ( if equipped) 855-915 kg
Speed: 130 km / h
Consumption: 6.3 to 9.5 liters per 100 km
Produced vehicles: 840 561 pcs

Škoda 105 S / L, Stern, 1st series

Škoda 105 L, 2nd series

Škoda 105 S / L, rear, second series

Škoda 105 S / L, 3rd series from 1984

Škoda 105 S / L, rear, 3rd series from 1984

Škoda 120 L, 120 LX, 120 LE, 120 GL, 120 LS, 120 GLS, 125 L (type 742)

This principle better equipped models possessed something more displacement and power, which temperamental and also makes the vehicles suitable for towing of a trailer. Was carried out as with the smaller motors 9/84, a slight reduction in performance. Within the production process, there were several modernizations.

Škoda 120 L Externally the 105 L identical. Technically he has the larger engine and a brake booster (10 /81).
Škoda 120 LS 120 L for differences: Up to 8 /83 dual headlights. Integrated front headrests, roll front seat belts, heated rear window, interval switch for windshield wipers and electronic tachometer, uprated engine with oil cooler.
Škoda 120 LS 120 LX for differences: five-speed gearbox, made from 9 / 84th
Škoda 120 GLS 120 LS for differences: first, chrome headlamp bezel and grill, lockable glove compartment, center console, plenty of insulation materials

Year of construction: 1976-1990
Engine: Four -stroke gasoline engine, water- cooled, inline four- cylinder OHV, rear engine lying along
Displacement: 1174 cm ³
Power: 36.7 kW ( 49.5 hp) at 4200 min-1 (up to 8/83 38.3 kW ( 52 PS)) (120, 120 L, 120 LE, 120 GL); 40.5 kW ( 54.6 hp) at 5200 min -1 ( up to 10/ 83 43 kW ( 58 PS)) (120 LS, 120 GLS, LX 120, 125 L)
Weight: Empty weight on the equipment 855-915 kg
Speed : 140 km / hr ( 120, 120 L, 120 LE, 120 GL ), 150 km / h ( 120 LS, GLS )
Consumption: 6.4 to 9.7 liters per 100 km
Produced Vehicles: 1,070,693 ( Škoda 120), 50 041 ( Škoda 125 L)

Skoda 120 LS, 1st series

Škoda 120 GLS, 1st series, front chrome

Škoda 120 GLS, 1st series rear end with chrome and without spoiler

Škoda 120 L, early 1980s

Škoda 120 LS, early 1980s

Škoda 120 L / LS / GLS, 3 series from 1984

Škoda 120 L / LS / GLS, rear, 3rd series from 1984

Škoda 130 L, 130 GL, 135 L, 136 L (type 742)

In the UK, this series was referred to as Skoda Estelle.

Škoda 130 L engine with more displacement and slightly more performance, five-speed gearbox, made from 9/84
Year of construction: 1984-1990
Engine: Four -stroke gasoline engine, water- cooled, inline four- cylinder OHV, rear engine lying along
Displacement: 1289 cm ³
Power: 43 kW at 5000 min-1 (130, 135) 46 kW at 5000 min -1 ( 136)
Weight: Empty weight on the equipment 855-890 kg
Speed: 150 km / h
Consumption 5.8 and 8.9 liters per 100 km (130 ) 5,7 and 8.9 liters per 100 km (135, 136)
Produced Vehicles: 50 819 ( Škoda 130, 135 ), ( 1631 Škoda 136)
Special: In the years 1991 to 1994 Spare parts were assembled by hand to cars in Mladá Boleslav; these cars have favorite engines and body parts for the last 20 years, even from the 1100 - MB. These models are difficult to distinguish.

Škoda 130 L ( Škoda Estelle )

Škoda 136 L (from spare parts )

VB police car from the CSSR

Skoda Rapid (type 742)

Škoda 136 LR (Type 745 )

The LR 136 is a rally version.

Year: 12/1984-1988
Engine: Four -stroke gasoline engine, water- cooled, inline four- cylinder OHV, rear engine horizontally and longitudinally, Weber carburettors
Displacement: 1289 cm ³
Power: 47 kW at 6000 min -1, up to 95 kW at 8000 min-1
Dimensions: 4200 mm x 1610 mm x 1400 mm
Speed: up to 220 km / h
Body: self-supporting, roll cage
Produced vehicles: state- approved series of 200 pieces

Prototypes

In the course of production, several prototypes were, for example, the BAZ Furgonet circa 1983 from the factory in Bratislava. These were a van with rear engine. This had a tailgate, due to the engine location but with a very high loading sill. As the vehicle is received in addition a side door.

Also based on the 120 is a prototype with a front engine. Internally it was called project Škoda Orthodox.

Common features

Dimensions ( L × W × H): 4160 mm x 1595 mm x mm
Self-supporting body, four-door
Water-cooled four -stroke petrol engine
In-line four cylinder
Rear-wheel drive, engine mounted either longitudinally in the rear; Timing chain; Aluminum block

Exports to the GDR

From the GDR, the basic types Š 105 S / L as well as the upscale variants 120 L, LS and GLS were imported, although a gradually decreasing basis. Mid -1980s, only a few Skodas came into the country. The basic equipment as Š 105 S 1978 cost 15,915 marks and the former top model GLS 120 21 935 Mark (1980 ) The decline in import figures were not well founded about the unpopularity of this Skoda models, but in a slowing economic relations with Czechoslovakia. The proportion of Skodas on car ownership of the GDR was reduced from 10.0 % in 1980 to 7.4% in 1990.

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