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Skoda Octavia

(1962 model)

Brief specs of 1962 Skoda Octavia

4-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 8-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 1089 cm3 / 66.5 cu in / 66.5 cu in, 32.1 kW / 43.0 hp / 43.0 hp @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, 69.0 N·m / 50.9 lb·ft / 50.9 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 126 km/h / 78 mph / 78 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)SkodaIssued from1962
ModelOctaviaIssued until
SerieOctaviaNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerSkodaCountryCZ

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)3840 l / 135.61 cu ft / 135.61 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4064 mm / 160.0 in / 160.0 inTotal (curb) weight920 kg / 2028 lb / 2028 lb
Width1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 inDry weight
Height1422 mm / 56.0 in / 56.0 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1210 mm / 47.6 in / 47.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1248 mm / 49.1 in / 49.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity38 l / 8.4 UK gal / 10.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.93 m2 / 20.8 sq ft / 20.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore68.0 mm / 2.68 in / 2.68 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke75.0 mm / 2.95 in / 2.95 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supply1 Jikov carbEngine displacement1089 cm3 / 66.5 cu in / 66.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity272.25 cm3/cylinder / 16.614 cu in/cylinder / 16.614 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio7.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power32.1 kW / 43.0 hp / 43.0 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque69.0 N·m / 50.9 lb·ft / 50.9 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)12.8 kW / 17.2 hp / 17.2 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output29.5 kW/l / 0.648 bhp/cu in / 0.648 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque63.4 N·m/l / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in / 0.55 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.78

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed126 km/h / 78 mph / 78 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio46.7 kW/ton / 35.4 bhp/ton / 35.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springsSuspension rearLive axle, Transverse leaf spring
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdrumBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Skoda Octavia

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