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Rapid Typ 743 / 747 specs

Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 136 Coupe

46 kW63 PS62 hp100 Nm1984–1990

5-speed manual · Coupe

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Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747
Photo: Akosone / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Power
46 kW 63 PS · 62 hp
Torque
100 Nm 74 lb-ft
Length
4,200 mm
Displacement
1,289 cm³

The Skoda Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 136 produces 46 kW (63 PS) and 100 Nm of torque from a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine and comes as a coupe. In the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 136, power reaches the rear wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.

It is the most powerful of the 3 versions in the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 range, with 15% more output than the entry 1.2 120 (40 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (100 Nm). Set the Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 136 against the Volkswagen Polo in a full comparison.

Rapid Typ 743 / 747 1.3 136: measurable strengths

  • Most powerful version of the Rapid Typ 743 / 747: 46 kW (63 PS)
  • Most torque in the range: 100 Nm

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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Displacement1,289 cm³ 1.3 l · 79 cu in
    Cylinders4
    Power46 kW 63 PS · 62 hp
    Torque100 Nm 74 lb-ft

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears5
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,200 mm 165.4 in
    Width1,610 mm 63.4 in
    Height1,380 mm 54.3 in
    Wheelbase2,400 mm 94.5 in

    Production

    Body typeCoupe
    Years1984–1990
    GenerationRapid Typ 743 / 747 (1984–1990)

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