Škoda Superb
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The Škoda Superb is a large family car
primarily built by the Czech
car manufacturer Škoda Auto
as its flagship car. The versions produced from 2001 to 2008 are based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat
, but are elongated by 10 centimetres (3.9 in), and shares its major mechanicals and powertrain
with the Passat, and therefore the larger resources of Škoda Auto's parent company Volkswagen Group
. It is currently the largest and most luxurious model in Škoda's model range.
The Superb name is a resurrection, originally used by Škoda for a similarly large models, between 1934 and 1942.
The name Škoda Superb builds on a tradition established before the Second World War
. Several models were produced, ranging from the 640, built from 1934 to 1939, this was the first car to be used by high-ranking military officials. In 1936, 2 new trim levels were added, with increased horsepower. Some German
officials, however, were not satisfied with the car's relatively low top speed, and slow acceleration; so Škoda met these demands with a new model range, in which the engines included the OHV
(over head valve) system to increase power output. The "OHV" model had a shorter frame by over 500mm, which somewhat decreased rear comfort, however also allowed much better performance and handling. Near the end of the Second World War, Škoda created one last model, the 4000, the rarest and most luxurious of all original Superbs. This model was extended in length to 5700mm, about the same as the current (2010-) Rolls Royce Ghost. It is also the only Škoda production car ever to feature an 8-cylinder engine
Specifications
(dimensions in mm)
Several historical Škoda Superb cars can be seen at the Škoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav
.
Info. from: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Superb_(1934) (Czech Wikipedia)
The first generation of the 'modern' Škoda Superb (B5, Typ 3U) manufacturered by Škoda Auto following its acquisition by Volkswagen Group
is effectively a rebadged Volkswagen Passat
Lingyu - a four-door
five-seat
Passat saloon/sedan, but with a longer wheelbase
that was derived initially for the Chinese
market under the name Passat Lingyu, and rebadged ultimately under the Škoda marque for Europe
an markets.
The Superb used the Volkswagen Group B5 PL45+ platform from 1999 B5 Volkswagen Passat LWB, "long wheelbase" 10 centimetres (3.9 in) longer - which was produced by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive
. This Passat Lingyu appeared two years before the release of the European Superb, and, although now discontinued in the European market, is still available in the Chinese market, although now updated.
It is available with several petrol
and diesel
internal combustion engine
s, which are all also available throuought the rest of the Volkswagen Group
range; and like the B5 Passat and B6/B7 Audi A4 which use the same platform, are mounted at the front
, and orientated longitudinally
. The base model, the 'Classic', is available with a 1.9 litre
inline four cylinder (I4) Turbocharged Direct Injection
(TDI) turbodiesel
which produces a rated motive
power
output of 74 kW, or a 2.0 litre petrol inline-four rated at 85 kW. The 'Comfort' and 'Elegance' models are offered with a with a 1.8 20-valve
Turbo
petrol I4 rated at 119 kW, or either a 142 kW V6
2.8 litre petrol engine
, or a 2.5 litre V6 TDI rated at 120 kW.
Transmissions
available are a six-speed manual gearbox
, or a ZF
-sourced five-speed tiptronic automatic
. As well as offering Volkswagen's long-standing 1.9 litre "Pumpe Düse" (PD) Unit Injector
engine, the Superb eventually gained the use of the latest 103 kW 2.0 litre TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group
.
The Superb received a minor facelift
in August 2006 to incorporate Škoda's new radiator grille, headlights
, side-repeater indicators integrated into the door mirrors, and C-shaped tail lights in the style of Škoda Roomster
and latest Škoda Octavia
. An interior redesign completed the upgrades. A 'Laurin and Klement' model became the top of the range, deposing the 'Elegance' model from that position. A range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as part of some trim levels. Akin to the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the 'Comfort', 'Elegance' and 'Laurin & Klement' models even have an umbrella
secreted in the rear door panel.
An all new Škoda Superb (B6, Typ 3T) was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2008.
Based on a stretched version of the latest A5 Octavia platform, the Volkswagen Group A5 PQ35, this new Superb is a five-door
five-seat
liftback saloon/sedan, with an innovative tailgate
that can double as a regular separate saloon boot
, and full liftback, known as 'Twin-Door'. Being based on the Octavia A5 platform, this latest Superb now utilises a transverse engine
layout.
Petrol engine
options include five Volkswagen Group
sourced units; consisting of an entry-level 92 kW 1.4 litre
inline-four cylinder (I4) TFSI (with a turbocharger
and Fuel Stratified Injection
), a 118 kW 1.8 litre I4 TFSI, a 147 kW 2.0 litre I4 TFSI, a flagship 3.6 litre 191 kW FSI VR6 engine
(a detuned version of that fitted in the Passat R36) complete with 4motion
four-wheel drive
and six-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox
(DSG). Diesel engine
options will include 2.0 litre I4 Turbocharged Direct Injection
(TDI) with common rail
which is rated at 103 kW, 2.0 litre I4 TDI 125 kW with common rail
, and a 77 kW 1.9 litre I4 TDI Greenline with reduced fuel consumption.
Transmissions
include five- and six-speed manual gearboxes
, and the popular Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) with either six- or seven-speeds, as an option on almost all engine/trim combinations.
Trim levels available in the majority of Europe
are the 'Comfort', 'Ambition' and 'Elegance' - with Elegance being top of the range. In the UK market, the levels available are 'S', 'SE', 'Elegance' and 'Greenline'.
A 'Combi' five-door estate
version of the Skoda Superb was presented to the press in June 2009, and debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009.
Large family car
A large family car, also known as a D-segment car, is a European automobile classification which is larger than a small family car and smaller than an executive car. Multi-purpose vehicles based on a large family car design are often called large MPVs, while similarly-priced models from luxury car...
primarily built by the Czech
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
car manufacturer Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto
Škoda Auto , more commonly known as Škoda, is an automobile manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. Škoda became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group in 2000, positioned as the entry brand to the group...
as its flagship car. The versions produced from 2001 to 2008 are based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car marketed by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973. Between the Volkswagen Golf / Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as...
, but are elongated by 10 centimetres (3.9 in), and shares its major mechanicals and powertrain
Powertrain
In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive...
with the Passat, and therefore the larger resources of Škoda Auto's parent company Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
. It is currently the largest and most luxurious model in Škoda's model range.
The Superb name is a resurrection, originally used by Škoda for a similarly large models, between 1934 and 1942.
Original Superbs (1934-1942, 1946-1949)
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Several models were produced, ranging from the 640, built from 1934 to 1939, this was the first car to be used by high-ranking military officials. In 1936, 2 new trim levels were added, with increased horsepower. Some German
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
officials, however, were not satisfied with the car's relatively low top speed, and slow acceleration; so Škoda met these demands with a new model range, in which the engines included the OHV
Overhead valve
An overhead valve engine, also informally called pushrod engine or I-head engine, is a type of piston engine that places the camshaft within the cylinder block , and uses pushrods or rods to actuate rocker arms above the cylinder...
(over head valve) system to increase power output. The "OHV" model had a shorter frame by over 500mm, which somewhat decreased rear comfort, however also allowed much better performance and handling. Near the end of the Second World War, Škoda created one last model, the 4000, the rarest and most luxurious of all original Superbs. This model was extended in length to 5700mm, about the same as the current (2010-) Rolls Royce Ghost. It is also the only Škoda production car ever to feature an 8-cylinder engine
Straight-8
The straight-eight engine or inline-eight engine is an eight-cylinder internal combustion engine with all eight cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase...
Specifications
(dimensions in mm)
| Model | Type | Production yrs. | # made | Engine | Horsepower | Length | Width | Hight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superb | 640 | 1934-1939 | 201 | 2.5l I6 Straight-6 The straight-six engine or inline-six engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine with all six cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... |
55 | 5500 | 1700 | 1700 |
| Superb | 902 | 1936-1937 | 53 | 2.7l I6 | 60 | 5500 | 1700 | 1700 |
| Superb | 913 | 1936-1939 | 350 | 2.9l I6 | 65 | 5500 | 1700 | 1700 |
| Superb 3000 | 952 | 1942-1943 | 1631 | 3.1 l I6 | 85 | 4800 | 1800 | 1720 |
| Superb OHV | 924 | 1938-1949 | 275 | 3.1 l I6 | 85 | 5200 | 1760/1800 | 1710/1720 |
| Superb 4000 | 919 | 1939-1940 | 10 | 4.0 I8 Straight-8 The straight-eight engine or inline-eight engine is an eight-cylinder internal combustion engine with all eight cylinders mounted in a straight line along the crankcase... |
96 | 5700 | 1800 | 1750 |
Several historical Škoda Superb cars can be seen at the Škoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav
Mladá Boleslav
Mladá Boleslav is a city in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, on the left bank of the Jizera river about 50 km northeast of Prague.Founded in the second half of the 10th century by King Boleslav II as a royal castle...
.
Info. from: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Superb_(1934) (Czech Wikipedia)
B5 Superb (Typ 3U) (2001-2008)
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
is effectively a rebadged Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat
The Volkswagen Passat is a large family car marketed by Volkswagen Passenger Cars through six design generations since 1973. Between the Volkswagen Golf / Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen Phaeton in the current Volkswagen line-up, the Passat and its derivatives have been badged variously as...
Lingyu - a four-door
Vehicle door
A vehicle door is a partition, typically hinged, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms such as tracks, in front of an opening which is used for entering and exiting a vehicle. A vehicle door can be opened to provide access to the opening, or closed to secure it. These doors are similar to...
five-seat
Car seat
A car seat is the chair used in automobiles. Most car seats are made from inexpensive but durable material in order to withstand as much use as possible.-Ergonomy: Lumbar and thigh support:...
Passat saloon/sedan, but with a longer wheelbase
Wheelbase
In both road and rail vehicles, the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.- Road :In automobiles, the wheelbase is the horizontal distance between the center of the front wheel and the center of the rear wheel...
that was derived initially for the Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
market under the name Passat Lingyu, and rebadged ultimately under the Škoda marque for Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an markets.
The Superb used the Volkswagen Group B5 PL45+ platform from 1999 B5 Volkswagen Passat LWB, "long wheelbase" 10 centimetres (3.9 in) longer - which was produced by Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive
Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive
Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. is a joint venture company between Volkswagen Group and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation established in 1984...
. This Passat Lingyu appeared two years before the release of the European Superb, and, although now discontinued in the European market, is still available in the Chinese market, although now updated.
It is available with several petrol
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
and diesel
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
internal combustion engine
Internal combustion engine
The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer in a combustion chamber. In an internal combustion engine, the expansion of the high-temperature and high -pressure gases produced by combustion apply direct force to some component of the engine...
s, which are all also available throuought the rest of the Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
range; and like the B5 Passat and B6/B7 Audi A4 which use the same platform, are mounted at the front
Front-engine design
A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment.Historically, this designation was used regardless of whether or not the entire engine was behind the front axle line...
, and orientated longitudinally
Longitudinal engine
In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back....
. The base model, the 'Classic', is available with a 1.9 litre
Litre
pic|200px|right|thumb|One litre is equivalent to this cubeEach side is 10 cm1 litre water = 1 kilogram water The litre is a metric system unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimetre , to 1,000 cubic centimetres , and to 1/1,000 cubic metre...
inline four cylinder (I4) Turbocharged Direct Injection
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
(TDI) turbodiesel
Turbodiesel
Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines...
which produces a rated motive
Motive power
In thermodynamics, motive power is an agency, as water or steam, used to impart motion. Generally, motive power is defined as a natural agent, as water, steam, wind, electricity, etc., used to impart motion to machinery; a motor; a mover. The term may also define something, as a locomotive or a...
power
Power (physics)
In physics, power is the rate at which energy is transferred, used, or transformed. For example, the rate at which a light bulb transforms electrical energy into heat and light is measured in watts—the more wattage, the more power, or equivalently the more electrical energy is used per unit...
output of 74 kW, or a 2.0 litre petrol inline-four rated at 85 kW. The 'Comfort' and 'Elegance' models are offered with a with a 1.8 20-valve
Multi-valve
In automotive engineering a multi-valve or multivalve engine is one where each cylinder has more than two valves. A multi-valve engine has better breathing and can operate at higher revolutions per minute than a two-valve engine, delivering more power.- Multi-valve rationale :A multi-valve design...
Turbo
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
petrol I4 rated at 119 kW, or either a 142 kW V6
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
2.8 litre petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
, or a 2.5 litre V6 TDI rated at 120 kW.
Transmissions
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
available are a six-speed manual gearbox
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, or a ZF
ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German public company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg....
-sourced five-speed tiptronic automatic
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. As well as offering Volkswagen's long-standing 1.9 litre "Pumpe Düse" (PD) Unit Injector
Unit Injector
Unit Injector is an integrated direct fuel injection system for diesel engines, combining the injector nozzle and the injection pump in a single component...
engine, the Superb eventually gained the use of the latest 103 kW 2.0 litre TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
.
The Superb received a minor facelift
Facelift (automobile)
The automotive facelift comprises changes to a car's styling during its production run — often including new sheetmetal and/or interior design) with minimal changes to its underlying mechanicals — allowing a carmaker to freshen a model without complete redesign.A facelift retains the...
in August 2006 to incorporate Škoda's new radiator grille, headlights
Headlamp
A headlamp is a lamp, usually attached to the front of a vehicle such as a car or a motorcycle, with the purpose of illuminating the road ahead during periods of low visibility, such as darkness or precipitation. Headlamp performance has steadily improved throughout the automobile age, spurred by...
, side-repeater indicators integrated into the door mirrors, and C-shaped tail lights in the style of Škoda Roomster
Škoda Roomster
The Škoda Roomster is a five-door five-seat multi-purpose vehicle-styled leisure activity vehicle, produced by the Czech automaker Škoda Auto. It was a revealed as a production model in March 2006 at the Geneva Auto Show, with sales starting in June 2006...
and latest Škoda Octavia
Škoda Octavia
The Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door liftback and station wagon....
. An interior redesign completed the upgrades. A 'Laurin and Klement' model became the top of the range, deposing the 'Elegance' model from that position. A range of new engines was introduced and the interior featured real wood as part of some trim levels. Akin to the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the 'Comfort', 'Elegance' and 'Laurin & Klement' models even have an umbrella
Umbrella
An umbrella or parasol is a canopy designed to protect against rain or sunlight. The term parasol usually refers to an item designed to protect from the sun; umbrella refers to a device more suited to protect from rain...
secreted in the rear door panel.
B6 Superb (Typ 3T) (2008-present)
Based on a stretched version of the latest A5 Octavia platform, the Volkswagen Group A5 PQ35, this new Superb is a five-door
Vehicle door
A vehicle door is a partition, typically hinged, but sometimes attached by other mechanisms such as tracks, in front of an opening which is used for entering and exiting a vehicle. A vehicle door can be opened to provide access to the opening, or closed to secure it. These doors are similar to...
five-seat
Car seat
A car seat is the chair used in automobiles. Most car seats are made from inexpensive but durable material in order to withstand as much use as possible.-Ergonomy: Lumbar and thigh support:...
liftback saloon/sedan, with an innovative tailgate
Tailgate
Tailgate is an American English word denoting the door or 'gate' at the back of a wagon, pickup truck, SUV or other similar type of vehicle that is hinged at the bottom and can be opened for the convenience in loading cargo into the rear of the vehicle...
that can double as a regular separate saloon boot
Trunk (automobile)
The trunk or boot of an automobile or car is the vehicle's main storage, luggage, or cargo compartment. Trunk is used in North American English and Jamaican English; boot is used elsewhere in the English speaking world. Trunk is also primarily used in many non-English speaking regions, such as...
, and full liftback, known as 'Twin-Door'. Being based on the Octavia A5 platform, this latest Superb now utilises a transverse engine
Transverse engine
A transverse engine is an engine mounted in a vehicle so that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the long axis of the vehicle. Many modern front wheel drive vehicles use this engine mounting configuration...
layout.
Petrol engine
Petrol engine
A petrol engine is an internal combustion engine with spark-ignition, designed to run on petrol and similar volatile fuels....
options include five Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group is a German multinational automobile manufacturing group. , Volkswagen was ranked as the world’s third largest motor vehicle manufacturer and Europe's largest....
sourced units; consisting of an entry-level 92 kW 1.4 litre
Litre
pic|200px|right|thumb|One litre is equivalent to this cubeEach side is 10 cm1 litre water = 1 kilogram water The litre is a metric system unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimetre , to 1,000 cubic centimetres , and to 1/1,000 cubic metre...
inline-four cylinder (I4) TFSI (with a turbocharger
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
and Fuel Stratified Injection
Gasoline direct injection
In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines...
), a 118 kW 1.8 litre I4 TFSI, a 147 kW 2.0 litre I4 TFSI, a flagship 3.6 litre 191 kW FSI VR6 engine
VR6 engine
The VR6 engine is an internal combustion engine configuration, consisting of six cylinders. It was developed by the Volkswagen Group in the late 1980s, and evolutions of the original variant are still produced by them....
(a detuned version of that fitted in the Passat R36) complete with 4motion
4motion
4motion is a registered trademark of Volkswagen AG, used exclusively on Volkswagen-branded automobiles which utilise four-wheel drive systems. Volkswagen has previously used the term "Syncro" for its 4WD models....
four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
and six-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox
Direct-Shift Gearbox
The Direct-Shift Gearbox , commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual clutch multiple-shaft manual gearbox, in a transaxle design - without a conventional clutch pedal, and with full automatic, or semi-manual control...
(DSG). Diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
options will include 2.0 litre I4 Turbocharged Direct Injection
Turbocharged Direct Injection
TDI or Turbocharged Direct Injection is a design of turbodiesel engines, which feature turbocharging and cylinder-direct fuel injection, developed and produced by Volkswagen Group. These TDI engines are widely used in all mainstream Volkswagen Group marques of passenger cars and light commercial...
(TDI) with common rail
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
which is rated at 103 kW, 2.0 litre I4 TDI 125 kW with common rail
Common rail
Common rail direct fuel injection is a modern variant of direct fuel injection system for petrol and diesel engines.On diesel engines, it features a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves, as opposed to low-pressure fuel pump feeding unit injectors...
, and a 77 kW 1.9 litre I4 TDI Greenline with reduced fuel consumption.
Transmissions
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
include five- and six-speed manual gearboxes
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, and the popular Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) with either six- or seven-speeds, as an option on almost all engine/trim combinations.
Trim levels available in the majority of Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
are the 'Comfort', 'Ambition' and 'Elegance' - with Elegance being top of the range. In the UK market, the levels available are 'S', 'SE', 'Elegance' and 'Greenline'.
A 'Combi' five-door estate
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
version of the Skoda Superb was presented to the press in June 2009, and debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009.
B6 petrol engines
| Model | Years | Engine and code | Displ. | Power | Torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TSI | 2008– | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
CAXC | 1390 cc | 92 kW @ 5000 rpm | 200 newton metre @ 1500-4000 rpm |
| 1.8 TSI | 2008– | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
1798 cc | 118 kW @ 4500-6200 rpm | 250 newton metre @ 1500-4500 rpm | |
| 2.0 TSI | 2008- | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
CCTA? | 1984 cc | 147 kW @ 5100-6000 rpm | 280 newton metre @ 1700-5000 rpm |
| 3.6 FSI VR6 | 2008– | VR6 VR6 engine The VR6 engine is an internal combustion engine configuration, consisting of six cylinders. It was developed by the Volkswagen Group in the late 1980s, and evolutions of the original variant are still produced by them.... 24V |
CDVA | 3597 cc | 191 kW @ 6000 rpm | 350 newton metre @ 2500-5000 rpm |
B6 diesel engines
| Model | Years | Engine and code | Displ. | Power | Torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 TDI CR DPF | 2009– | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
CAYC | 1598 cc | 77 kW @ 4400 rpm | 250 newton metre @ 1500-2500 rpm |
| 2.0 TDI CR DPF | 2008– | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
CFFB | 1968 cc | 103 kW @ 4200 rpm | 320 newton metre @ 1750-2500 rpm |
| 2.0 TDI CR DPF | 2008- | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 16V |
1968 cc | 125 kW @ 4200 rpm | 350 newton metre @ 1750-2500 rpm | |
| 1.9 TDI PD (GreenLine only) | 2008–2010 | I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... 8V |
BLS/BXE | 1896 cc | 77 kW @ 4000 rpm | 250 newton metre @ 1900 rpm |
External links
- Škoda Superb Škoda Auto Official Website
- Škoda Superb Škoda UK Website