Sunday, February 24, 2008

Skoda Fabia Revolt

The Škoda Fabia is a supermini produced by Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 1999. It is the first model to use the Volkswagen Group's A04 platform, which it shares with the Volkswagen Polo Mk IV and SEAT Ibiza. It was the successor to the Škoda Felicia, which was discontinued in 2001. The Fabia is available in hatchback, estate (named Fabia Combi) and saloon (named Fabia Sedan) body styles while from 2007 merging in the second generation - starting with hatchback and awaiting the new estate version. The saloon variant is not planned for the second generation



Skoda Fabia has been launched in two versions, a diesel one (with 1422cc engine) and a petrol one (with 1198cc engine). The wheelbase of 2462 mm, torque of 108 Nm @ 3000 rpm (petrol version) and excellent shock absorbers of Fabia ensure that your drive is without any hiccups. The mileage of the car is said to

be somewhere around 16 km/l and it attains a maximum speed of 155 km/hr (petrol version). Fabia is available in six colors - Corrida Red, Satin Grey, Brilliant Silver, Magic Black, Candy White and Cappuccino beige.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions & Weight


Length

3992 mm

Width

1642 mm

Height

1498 mm

Wheelbase

2462 mm

Kerb Weight

1015-1040 kg (Petrol)

1125 kg (Diesel)

Seating Capacity

05

Engine


Model Designation

Otto, Front transversal & Diesel, Front transversal

No. Of Cylinders

03 (Inline)

Configuration

OHC

Displacement

1198cc (Petrol)

1422cc (Diesel)

Transmission

5 Manual

Top Speed

155 km/hr (Petrol)

163 km/hr (Diesel)

Suspension


Front

MacPherson strut, Trailing-arm, Stabilizer bar

Rear

Coil spring, Stabilizer bar

Brakes


Type

Ventilated disc

Front / Rear Brakes

Drum

Tyres


Type

155/80R13 (Petrol)

165/70R14 (Diesel)

Wheels

155/80R13 (Petrol)

165/70R14 (Diesel)

Fuel Tank

45 Liters

Performance


Maximum Horsepower

44 kW (ECE) 5200 rpm (Petrol)

51 kW (ECE) 4000 rpm (Diesel)

Maximum Torque

108 Nm @ 3000 rpm (Petrol)

155 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm (Diesel)

Steering


Type

Electro-hydraulic

Space


Boot

300 Liters

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