autodex-blog

[autodex-blog]

1996 Škoda Felicia Fun (Typ 796)

INTRODUCTION

The Felicia is the first Škoda designed under Volkswagen ownership. Released in 1994, it’s a completely redesigned Favorit with Volkswagen parts. It came in various body style: Hatchback (Typ 791), Combi (Typ 795), VanPlus and Pickup (Typ 796). In order to have a recreational vehicle on a budget, Škoda ditched the idea of building a convertible and made a colorful version of the pickup with supplemental retractable back seats in the loadbay.

MECHANIC:

Engine: Volkswagen 1598cc MPI 8V Inline 4 “EA111 AEE″ , 75hp

This engine is part of the EA111 type Volkswagen four cylinder engine, used from 1977 to 2011. It is known as the EA111 1F in the Seat models (Ibiza Mk2, Toledo Mk1), and EA111 496 in some Volkswagen models (Polo Mk3, Golf Mk3, Passat B3). Also used in the early Škoda Octavia.

Transmission: 5 speed manual, FWD

BODY:

Body: Design by Volkswagen, based on the Škoda Favorit designed by Bertone

Chassis: from the Škoda Favorit. It’s the last Škoda built on Škoda’s own platform, but with numerous VW parts, as it is the first Škoda built under VW ownership.

MARKETING:

Versions: 3 colors:     Yellow/Yellow     Yellow/Green     Yellow/Orange

Production: 4.016

Options: Various accessories: covers for the rear passenger and the loadbay

[autodex-blog]

1984 Lancia Thema (834) i.e.turbo

INTRODUCTION

Designed to compete against the other european executive sedans as the flagship of Lancia, the Thema had to be excellent. In view of its success, it was. The Thema was available with a petrol inline 4 (Thema i.e.), a turbo diesel (Thema turbo ds), and the PRV V6 (Thema 6V). In order to have a more sporty and powerful version, a turbo was added to the petrol 4 cylinders. It’s the top of the line Lancia Thema i.e.turbo, until the Thema 8:32 with its V8 from the Ferrari 308 was unveiled two years later.

MECHANIC:

Engine: 1995cc 8V Inline 4 “834C.000” + Garrett T3 turbocharger , 166hp It’s a turbo version of the Fiat 2-valve/twin-cam “Bialbero” engine used in various Fiat and Lancia cars from 1966 to 1999, also used in the Lancia Delta HF 4WD

Transmission: 5 speed manual, FWD

BODY:

Body: Design by Guigiaro (Saloon) and Pininfarina (Station Wagon)

Chassis: “Tipo 4″ platform, also used in the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000, FWD

MARKETING:

Versions: Saloon, Station Wagon

Options: Rear hydraulic suspensions, ABS, Electric sunroof, Automatic climate control, Metallic paint, Leather seats/Alcantara seats, Electric rear windows, Electric and demisting mirrors, Headlamp cleaning, Heated seats