We are now leaving Soviet Russia to meet Skoda 100/110. This Skoda 100/110 was the Czech brand’s first model to sell more that one million units.
This is the successor to the cute 1000/1000 MB sedan, which was discontinued in 1969. It also serves as the predecessor to the Skoda 105/120, which we featured back in April of this year.
The 100/110 family was first produced at the Mlada Boleslav factory Skoda in 1969. It was then called AZNP. There were 1,079,708 units produced after eight years. The majority of these were the 100 sedans.
The vehicle has a traditional layout, with a rear engine and rear-wheel driving. Two four-cylinder engines (1.0 and 1.1) provided power, each paired with a manual four speed gearbox. Although the performance was not great, the car was reliable despite its cooling issues.
It’s gorgeous, first of all. Skoda’s cute design was preserved with its two-round headlights, a time when most manufacturers were creating aggressive cars to draw customers. The 100/110 is a classic sedan with four doors and tiny air intakes at the rear fenders. There are also chrome decorative body details and short overhangs. All these features still give the car its timeless appearance after 40 years. Check out the video walkaround.
There was also a coupe model – it was very special! In most versions, the 110 R features a fastback rear and four front lights. The upgraded engine, which produces 62 horsepower (46kilowatts), allows it to travel at a maximum speed 90 mph (145 km/h). It takes 18.5 seconds to reach the speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). It was used as a base car for a rally car, 130 RS. Only 65 of these were produced, including the 2000 MI Grenade with a turbocharged, fuel-injected 250-hp motor.