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Škoda 1000 MB

January 01, 1970

The Škoda 1000 MB and Škoda 1100 MB are two rear-engined, rear-wheel drive small family cars produced by Czechoslovakian manufacturer AZNP in Mladá Boleslav between 1964 and 1969. The 2-door coupé versions of the 1000 MB and 1100 MB were called 1000 MBX and 1100 MBX.

Škoda 1000 MB
Škoda 1000 MB, model 1966
Overview
ManufacturerAZNP, Mladá Boleslav
Also calledŠkoda Sabre (Australia) [1]
Production1964–1969 (1000 MB X)
1966–1969 (1100 MB X)
443,141 produced
AssemblyCzechoslovakia
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car
Body style4-door saloon (MB)
2-door coupé (MBX)
LayoutRR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.0 L I4 - 1000 MB(X)
1.1 L I4 - 1100 MB(X)
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,200 mm (165.4 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,400 mm (55.1 in)
Chronology
PredecessorŠkoda Octavia
Škoda Felicia
SuccessorŠkoda 100
Škoda 110R Coupé

New layout introduction edit

In 1955, the year when Škoda 440/445 made its first appearance, Škoda started making plans for a new car for the 1960s. Initial plans for the car were to make it as light and fuel-efficient as possible; it was planned to weigh no more than 700 kg, and the overall fuel consumption was expected not to exceed 6–7 litres per 100 kilometres (33-38mpg).

The next step was to produce the car as a four-door saloon, which would be built using monocoque construction. Like most leading car manufacturers dating from before World War II, Škoda had always built their cars using the traditional and well-proven front-engine and rear-wheel drive layout.

As the front-engined-with-front-wheel-drive option was unsuccessful due to higher cost and design complexity, Škoda opted for the rear-engined-with-rear-wheel-drive format. Even by the early 1960s, the idea of rear-engined small family saloons was still considered to be reasonably popular. In France, there were the Renault Dauphine, Renault 8 and Simca 1000, in Germany the Volkswagen Beetle and NSU Prinz, in Italy the Fiats 500 and 600, and in Britain the Hillman Imp, all of which employed the rear-engined concept.

A new era for Škoda edit

Škoda 1000 MB (the letters ‘MB’ being the initials of Mladá Boleslav) made its debut in April 1964, as the successor for the Škoda Octavia. This was just the beginning of what was to eventually evolve into a long line of rear-engined Škodas. The engine that powered the 1000 MB was a 988cc (1-litre), 4-cylinder, overhead valve (OHV) unit that produced 44 bhp (33 kW). It was water-cooled, with an aluminum cylinder block and cast iron cylinder head. The 1000 MB had a four-speed manual all-synchromesh gearbox, all-round independent suspension, swing axle rear suspension, and drum brakes for all wheels.

1000 MB was a stylish four-door saloon, measuring 13 feet 8 inches in length and 5 feet 4 inches in width, with a wheelbase of 7 feet 10 inches. It featured a steeply sloping nose flanked by rounded front wings (not unlike the Ford Anglia 105E of the time). Being a rear-engined car, the 1000 MB's radiator and (engine-driven) cooling fan were situated in the rear engine compartment, so a series of slats were cut into each rear wing and the rear panel to increase the flow of air that was needed for cooling the engine. Apart from these vents, everything else in the 1000 MB's styling was conventional, undoubtedly in an attempt to appeal the conservative-minded buyers in export countries like the UK. The car was highly successful both for the Škoda Works and the Czechoslovak economy in general.

By early 1965, the British were starting to receive the 1000 MB, priced at a reasonable £579, which worked out cheaper than similarly sized domestic four-door saloons like the Ford Cortina 1200 (at £592) and Hillman Minx Deluxe (at £636). For this low price, the 1000 MB was well equipped, with reclining front seats, a heater and demister, full tool kit, and a generously sized boot up front as well as a useful storage area behind the split/folding rear seat. Many salesman rightly stated over the years that the 1000 MB was “a lot of car for the money.”

The 1000 MB's overall performance was acceptable, especially when you remember how small an engine it had for a car of its size (as mentioned, a 1-litre engine in a car 13 feet 8 inches long by 5 feet 3 inches wide). Its top speed was 120 km/h (75 mph), reaching 100 km/h (62 mph) from standstill in 27 seconds. Overall fuel economy was around 36 miles per gallon (6.5 litres per 100 km).

By the late 1960s, Škoda decided it was time for an update of the ‘MB series, which they did with the introduction of the Škoda 100 and Škoda 110 in August 1969. By this time, a total of 443,141 ‘MBs were built. The ‘MBX series, produced in very limited numbers (2,517 in total), is now an extreme rarity.

Production figures edit

Model Production years Units made [2]
Škoda 1000 MB 1964–1969 349,348
Škoda 1000 MB de Luxe 1966–1969 65,502
Škoda 1000 MBG de Luxe 1966–1969 3,287
Škoda 1000 MBX de Luxe 1966–1969 1,403
Škoda 1100 MB de Luxe 1967–1969 22,487
Škoda 1100 MBX de Luxe 1967–1969 1,114

'MB series timeline edit

  • April 2, 1964: Introduction of the 1000 MB (Type 990) four-door saloon. It had a rear-mounted 988cc four-cylinder engine giving 42 hp (31 kW) at 4650 rpm.
  • April 1, 1966: Introduction of the 1000 MB de Luxe (Type 721) four-door saloon with a more powerful 48 hp (36 kW) version of the 988 cc engine. It had better trim than the standard 'MB.
  • April 3, 1966: Introduction of the 1000 MB (Type 721) and 1000 MBG de Luxe (Type 710) four-door saloons and 1000 MBX de Luxe 2-door coupe (Type 990T). The standard 1000 MB now had the same engine as the MB de Luxe, while the 'MBG and 'MBX had a twin carburettor 52 hp (38 kW) version of the same engine.[3]
  • 1967: The 1100 MB De Luxe and 1100 MBX De Luxe models enter production [4]
  • September 1969: All 'MB series replaced by the new Škoda 100 series.

Gallery edit

Models edit

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    Škoda 1000 MB
    model 1964
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    Škoda 1100 MB
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    Škoda 1000 MB
    model 1969
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    Škoda 1100 MBX
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    prototype combi body

Details edit

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    l4 OHV engine of 1000 MB
  •  
    engine configuration
  •  
    interior of Škoda 1000 MB de Luxe, model 1969
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    cooling air inlet grille of early versions
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    tail lamp and cooling air outlet

References edit

  1. ^ Advertisement for Škoda Sabre, Wheels (magazine), December 1966, page 76
  2. ^ Cedrych, Mario; Nachtmann, Lukáš (2007). Škoda: auta známá i neznámá. Grada Publishing a.s. p. 164. ISBN 978-80-247-1719-7.
  3. ^ "ŠKODA 1000 MB (1964–1969): The revolutionary change of concept". ŠKODA Storyboard. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  4. ^ A Legend Celebrates its Birthday: ŠKODA 1000 MB turns 50, www.skoda-auto.com 2016-11-04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 4 November 2016

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Škoda 1000 MB.
  • Development history, prototypes, pictures, technical data, spare parts catalog 2014-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  • Škoda 1000 MB road test 2014-12-03 at the Wayback Machine

January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Skoda 1000 MB news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2014 Learn how and when to remove this message The Skoda 1000 MB and Skoda 1100 MB are two rear engined rear wheel drive small family cars produced by Czechoslovakian manufacturer AZNP in Mlada Boleslav between 1964 and 1969 The 2 door coupe versions of the 1000 MB and 1100 MB were called 1000 MBX and 1100 MBX Skoda 1000 MBSkoda 1000 MB model 1966OverviewManufacturerAZNP Mlada BoleslavAlso calledSkoda Sabre Australia 1 Production1964 1969 1000 MB X 1966 1969 1100 MB X 443 141 producedAssemblyCzechoslovakiaBody and chassisClassSmall family carBody style4 door saloon MB 2 door coupe MBX LayoutRR layoutPowertrainEngine1 0 L I4 1000 MB X 1 1 L I4 1100 MB X Transmission4 speed manualDimensionsLength4 200 mm 165 4 in Width1 610 mm 63 4 in Height1 400 mm 55 1 in ChronologyPredecessorSkoda OctaviaSkoda FeliciaSuccessorSkoda 100Skoda 110R Coupe Contents 1 New layout introduction 2 A new era for Skoda 3 Production figures 4 MB series timeline 5 Gallery 5 1 Models 5 2 Details 6 References 7 External linksNew layout introduction editIn 1955 the year when Skoda 440 445 made its first appearance Skoda started making plans for a new car for the 1960s Initial plans for the car were to make it as light and fuel efficient as possible it was planned to weigh no more than 700 kg and the overall fuel consumption was expected not to exceed 6 7 litres per 100 kilometres 33 38mpg The next step was to produce the car as a four door saloon which would be built using monocoque construction Like most leading car manufacturers dating from before World War II Skoda had always built their cars using the traditional and well proven front engine and rear wheel drive layout As the front engined with front wheel drive option was unsuccessful due to higher cost and design complexity Skoda opted for the rear engined with rear wheel drive format Even by the early 1960s the idea of rear engined small family saloons was still considered to be reasonably popular In France there were the Renault Dauphine Renault 8 and Simca 1000 in Germany the Volkswagen Beetle and NSU Prinz in Italy the Fiats 500 and 600 and in Britain the Hillman Imp all of which employed the rear engined concept A new era for Skoda editSkoda 1000 MB the letters MB being the initials of Mlada Boleslav made its debut in April 1964 as the successor for the Skoda Octavia This was just the beginning of what was to eventually evolve into a long line of rear engined Skodas The engine that powered the 1000 MB was a 988cc 1 litre 4 cylinder overhead valve OHV unit that produced 44 bhp 33 kW It was water cooled with an aluminum cylinder block and cast iron cylinder head The 1000 MB had a four speed manual all synchromesh gearbox all round independent suspension swing axle rear suspension and drum brakes for all wheels 1000 MB was a stylish four door saloon measuring 13 feet 8 inches in length and 5 feet 4 inches in width with a wheelbase of 7 feet 10 inches It featured a steeply sloping nose flanked by rounded front wings not unlike the Ford Anglia 105E of the time Being a rear engined car the 1000 MB s radiator and engine driven cooling fan were situated in the rear engine compartment so a series of slats were cut into each rear wing and the rear panel to increase the flow of air that was needed for cooling the engine Apart from these vents everything else in the 1000 MB s styling was conventional undoubtedly in an attempt to appeal the conservative minded buyers in export countries like the UK The car was highly successful both for the Skoda Works and the Czechoslovak economy in general By early 1965 the British were starting to receive the 1000 MB priced at a reasonable 579 which worked out cheaper than similarly sized domestic four door saloons like the Ford Cortina 1200 at 592 and Hillman Minx Deluxe at 636 For this low price the 1000 MB was well equipped with reclining front seats a heater and demister full tool kit and a generously sized boot up front as well as a useful storage area behind the split folding rear seat Many salesman rightly stated over the years that the 1000 MB was a lot of car for the money The 1000 MB s overall performance was acceptable especially when you remember how small an engine it had for a car of its size as mentioned a 1 litre engine in a car 13 feet 8 inches long by 5 feet 3 inches wide Its top speed was 120 km h 75 mph reaching 100 km h 62 mph from standstill in 27 seconds Overall fuel economy was around 36 miles per gallon 6 5 litres per 100 km By the late 1960s Skoda decided it was time for an update of the MB series which they did with the introduction of the Skoda 100 and Skoda 110 in August 1969 By this time a total of 443 141 MBs were built The MBX series produced in very limited numbers 2 517 in total is now an extreme rarity Production figures editModel Production years Units made 2 Skoda 1000 MB 1964 1969 349 348 Skoda 1000 MB de Luxe 1966 1969 65 502 Skoda 1000 MBG de Luxe 1966 1969 3 287 Skoda 1000 MBX de Luxe 1966 1969 1 403 Skoda 1100 MB de Luxe 1967 1969 22 487 Skoda 1100 MBX de Luxe 1967 1969 1 114 MB series timeline editApril 2 1964 Introduction of the 1000 MB Type 990 four door saloon It had a rear mounted 988cc four cylinder engine giving 42 hp 31 kW at 4650 rpm April 1 1966 Introduction of the 1000 MB de Luxe Type 721 four door saloon with a more powerful 48 hp 36 kW version of the 988 cc engine It had better trim than the standard MB April 3 1966 Introduction of the 1000 MB Type 721 and 1000 MBG de Luxe Type 710 four door saloons and 1000 MBX de Luxe 2 door coupe Type 990T The standard 1000 MB now had the same engine as the MB de Luxe while the MBG and MBX had a twin carburettor 52 hp 38 kW version of the same engine 3 1967 The 1100 MB De Luxe and 1100 MBX De Luxe models enter production 4 September 1969 All MB series replaced by the new Skoda 100 series Gallery editModels edit nbsp Skoda 1000 MBmodel 1964 nbsp Skoda 1100 MB nbsp Skoda 1000 MBmodel 1969 nbsp Skoda 1100 MBX nbsp prototype combi body Details edit nbsp l4 OHV engine of 1000 MB nbsp engine configuration nbsp interior of Skoda 1000 MB de Luxe model 1969 nbsp cooling air inlet grille of early versions nbsp tail lamp and cooling air outletReferences edit Advertisement for Skoda Sabre Wheels magazine December 1966 page 76 Cedrych Mario Nachtmann Lukas 2007 Skoda auta znama i neznama Grada Publishing a s p 164 ISBN 978 80 247 1719 7 SKODA 1000 MB 1964 1969 The revolutionary change of concept SKODA Storyboard Retrieved 2021 11 10 A Legend Celebrates its Birthday SKODA 1000 MB turns 50 www skoda auto com Archived 2016 11 04 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 4 November 2016External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Skoda 1000 MB Development history prototypes pictures technical data spare parts catalog Archived 2014 09 29 at the Wayback Machine Skoda 1000 MB road test Archived 2014 12 03 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Skoda 1000 MB amp oldid 1221841236, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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