Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 130 Coupe
43 kW58 PS58 hp98 Nm1984–1990
Read the full story of the Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747
Updated Report an error
- Power
- 43 kW 58 PS · 58 hp
- Torque
- 98 Nm 72 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 153 km/h
- Length
- 4,200 mm
The Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 130 uses a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 43 kW (58 PS) and 98 Nm of torque, in coupe form. A five-speed manual gearbox sends the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 130's drive to the rear wheels.
Within the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 line-up of 3 versions, it delivers 8% more power than the entry 1.2 120 (40 kW) and 3 kW less than the 1.3 136 (46 kW). In figures, it tops out at 153 km/h. Set the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 130 against the Volkswagen Polo in a full comparison.
Dimensions drawing
To scale · width without mirrors
Zoom in to read the measurements — or see the table below.
grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles
Engine
| Displacement | 1,289 cm³ 1.3 l · 79 cu in |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Power | 43 kW 58 PS · 58 hp |
| Torque | 98 Nm 72 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 153 km/h 95 mph |
|---|
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,200 mm 165.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,610 mm 63.4 in |
| Height | 1,380 mm 54.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm 94.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1984–1990 |
| Generation | Rapid Typ 743 / 747 (1984–1990) |
Compare size All Rapid Typ 743 / 747 versions All Skoda spec sheets
Data sources
Data checked by an editor against the sources below.
Data: 13 of 25 fields · 2 sources · data changed 23 Oct 2026