Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Skoda Rapid: Specifications

Skoda's latest offering is in the mid sized sedans segment  and is the Skoda Rapid. You can it's Fabia with a boot. The design of the car is good and has a bit of muscular touch. The big headlamps are carry forwarded from the Fabia. This car is available in both the Petrol and Diesel engine with price of the car ranging from 6.75 lakhs for the base model up to 9.3 lakhs for the top most model.
The Skoda Rapid will compete with Suzuki SX4, Honda City, VW Vento, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Verna & Fiat Linea.

Specifications of Skoda Rapid
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Dimensions and Weights
Overall Length (mm) 4386
Overall Width (mm) 1699
Overall Height (mm) 1466
Wheel Base (mm) 2552
Ground Clearance (mm) 168
Kerb Weight (kg) 1205
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) 1757
No of Doors 4
Capacities
Seating Capacity (person) 5
Fuel Tank Capacity (liter) 55
Engine
Engine Type/Model Turbocharged diesel engine, in-line, liquid cooling system, high-pressure direct injection system, 16V DOHC, transverse in front
Displacement cc 1598cc
Power (PS@rpm) 105PS @4400rpm
Torque (Nm@rpm) 250Nm @1500rpm
Valve Mechanism DOHC
No of Cylinders (cylinder) 4
Cylinder Configuration In-line
Valves per Cylinder (value) 4
Fuel Type Diesel
Transmission
Transmission Type Manual
Gears/Speeds 5Gears
Suspensions
Front Suspension McPherson suspension with lower triangular links and torsion stabiliser
Rear Suspension Compound link crank-axle
Steering
Steering Type direct rack and pinion steering with electro mechanic power steering
Power Assisted Standard
Minimum Turning Radius (meter) 5.3
Brakes
Front Brakes Disc brakes with inner cooling, with single/piston floating caliper
Rear Brakes Drum brakes
Wheels and Tyres
Wheel Type Steel Wheels
Wheel Size 5.0J x 14"
Tyres 175/70 R14



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