Škoda favorite

This article describes the Favorit from 1987, for the vehicle from 1936, see Škoda Favorit (1936) .

Škoda
Škoda Favorit (1991–1993)
Favorite / Forman
Production period:	1987-1994
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Hatchback , station wagon , pickup
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.1-1.3 liters (38-50 kW)
Length:	3815-4160 mm
Width:	1620 mm
Height:	1415 mm
Wheelbase :	2450 mm
Empty weight :	840 kg
Previous model	Škoda type 742
successor	Škoda Felicia

The Škoda Favorit as well as the estate variant Škoda Forman is a front-wheel drive compact car of the Czech brand Škoda , which was manufactured from 1987 and replaced the model series Škoda Type 742 , which was however continued to be built until 1990.

During the construction, the company name changed several times. The model came onto the market under the state-owned company AZNP . In 1990 the company was renamed to Automobilový koncern Škoda and in 1991 to Škoda automobilová . The modern front-wheel drive model was decisive for the gradual takeover of Škoda shares in the Czechoslovak state by Volkswagen AG .

Model history

The Favorit was also offered in the Federal Republic of Germany from March 1989 (it was not available in the GDR before monetary union on July 1, 1990). From 1990 there was also a combination variant under the name Forman .

In Germany, two variants of a 4-cylinder were OHV - spark-ignition engine , each with 1289 cc capacity available: A 40 kW (54 hp) and a payable embodiment 54 PS G-KAT (60 PS U-KAT) strong machine. Both were based on the same engine block. The 1.3i engine with 68 hp introduced in Germany with the revision in 1993 had some changes. These mainly concerned the control part, timing, injection, the intake manifold, the camshaft, pistons and the cylinder head (better guidance of the intake ports). In some export countries there was also a 1137 cc version of the same engine with 38 kW (52 hp) in the 115 model .

After the engines beginning with carburetors were fitted, was a 1993 Monomotronic - manifold injection used. The 54 hp engine was designed for regular gasoline. The consumption was between 6 and 7.5 liters per 100 km, depending on the driving style. The revised engine with the central injection was characterized by reduced fuel consumption, consumption values ​​of less than 6 liters per 100 km were quite achievable. The engine has a camshaft below (camshaft on the side of the engine block), which is driven by a timing chain. Only the 54 hp machine was equipped with a regulated (135 LE / LSE) or unregulated (135 L / LS) catalytic converter.

According to the original plans, it was a closed row with a short version (781, Favorit), a sedan (782), a coupé (783), station wagon (785, Forman), pick-up (787), van (786 ) and ambulance (788). Only the versions 781, 785 and 787 were implemented. The first models were susceptible to rust, with rust often starting on the tailgate and the rear wheel arches. The Favorit / Forman was considered unsusceptible and robust. After the takeover of Škoda by VW in 1991 , there were numerous technical and qualitative improvements in 1993. In the course of the model cycle, small improvements were made to the body, for example the radiator grille.

At the end of 1994, the Favorit / Forman was replaced by the Škoda Felicia . Individual copies of the Favorit / Forman were only registered for the first time in early 1995.

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  Heck of the favorite

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  Škoda Favorit (1987–1991)

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  Škoda Favorit (1991–1993)

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  Škoda Favorit
  (1993–1994)

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  Škoda Forman

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  Škoda Forman Praktik
  (1993–1994)

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  Škoda Forman pickup (1991–1995)

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  dashboard

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  Small series of the Favorit as a convertible

Technical specifications

	115 S / L 1	135 L / LS		135 Le / LSe	135 LX / GLX	136 L / LS		136 LXi / GLXi
Construction period	1987-1991	1987-1994	1991-1994	1987-1993	1993-1994	1987-1991	1991-1993	1993-1994
Engine identification	781.115	781.135			135B	781.136		136X
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 petrol engine
Number of valves per cylinder	2
Valve control	OHV , chain
Mixture preparation	Carburetor 2				Manifold injection	Carburetor		Central injection
catalyst	no		unregulated	regulated		no	no or unregulated	regulated
Engine charging	-
cooling	Water cooling
Bore × stroke	75.5 mm × 63.5 mm	75.5 mm x 72.0 mm
Displacement	1137 cc	1289 cc
Compression ratio	8.8: 1					9.7: 1
Max. Power at min −1	38 kW (52 PS) / 5200	43 kW (58 PS) / 5000	42 kW (57 PS) / 5000	40 kW (54 PS) / 4800	40 kW (54 PS) / 5000	46 kW (63 PS) / 5000	50 kW (68 PS) / 5500
Max. Torque in min -1	80 Nm / 4000	94 Nm / 3000		93 Nm / 3250	94 Nm / 3250	100 Nm / 3000	105 Nm / 3500	100 Nm / 3750
Power transmission
drive	Front wheel drive
transmission	5-speed manual transmission
Measured values ​​(favorite)
Top speed	140 km / h	150 km / h	140 km / h		137 km / h	150 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	17.0 s	14.0 s	16.0 s	17.0 s		14.0 s	13.0 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	7.6 l N	7.5 l N	7.9 l N		7.8 l N	7.0 l S	7.4 l S	6.9 l p
Measured values ​​(forman)
Top speed	-	140 km / h	135 km / h			-	140 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	-	17.0 s				-	16.0 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	-	7.9 l N	8.0 l N	8.2 l N		-	7.7 l p	k. As
Measured values ​​(Forman Plus)
Top speed	-	130 km / h		-	130 km / h	-	130 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	-	17.0 s		-	17.0 s	-	16.0 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	-	8.9 l N	9.0 l N	-	8.6 l N	-	8.5 l S	k. As
Measured values ​​(pick-up, without assembly)
Top speed	-	138 km / h	135 km / h	-	130 km / h	-	138 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	-	15.0 s	16.0 s	-	16.0 s	-	14.0 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	-	7.9 l N		-	8.3 l N	-	8.5 l S	k. As

¹ not on the German market

² electronically regulated for the 135 Le / LSe

Remarks:

• The availability of the engines depended on the model, equipment and market.
• The engines are not suitable for E10 fuel .

literature

• Automobile revue . 1991 catalog .
• Škoda Favorit 115/135/136 operating and maintenance instructions . Škoda automotive group Mladá Boleslav, 3rd edition 1990.
• Škoda Favorit / Forman / Pick-up owner's manual. Škoda Automobil AG, September 1993. S32.561.002.00

Web links

Commons : Škoda Favorit  - collection of images

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Výplody CSSR automobilového průmyslu ( Memento of 11 December 2008 at the Internet Archive ) (accessed on 6 September 2014 Czech).
2. ↑ List of Škoda models not suitable for the E10 ( Memento from February 28, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) (accessed on September 6, 2014)