The History Of Skoda Superb


The Škoda Superb is an executive car built by the Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto. It is based on the platform of the Volkswagen Passat (but was elongated by 10centimetres (3.9in)) and shares its mechanicals with that model. It is currently the largest and most luxurious model in Škoda's lineup. The Superb name is a resurrection, originally used by Škoda for a similarly large model, between 1934 and 1942.

The name Škoda Superb builds on a tradition established before the Second World War, when the following luxury models were produced:

  • 1934 - Škoda Superb (type 640)
  • 1936 - Škoda Superb (type 902), Škoda Superb (type 913)
  • 1938 - Škoda Superb OHV (type 924)
  • 1939 - Škoda Superb 4000 (type 919)
  • 1941 - Škoda Superb 3000 - KFZ 15 (type 952)
  • 1942 - Škoda Superb 3000 - KFZ 15 (type 956)

Several historical Škoda Superb (Cars on Nina )cars can be seen at the Škoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav.

Characteristics

The modern Superb is available with several petrol and diesel engines. The base model, the Classic, is available with a 1.9L TDI turbodiesel rated at 74kW (101PS), or a 2.0L straight-4 engine rated at 85kW (116PS). The Comfort and Elegance models are offered with a with a 1.8T (110 kW) petrol or either a 142kW (193PS) V6 2.8L petrol engine, or a 2.5L TDI rated at 120kW (163PS). Transmissions available are a six-speed manual or five-speed tiptronic. As well as offering Volkswagen's older 1.9L PD engine, the Superb also uses the new 103kW (140PS) 2.0L TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group.

The car used the B5 PL45+ platform from 1999 Volkswagen Passat LWB, "long wheel base" 10 cm longer- from Shangai Automotive-. This car appeared two years before the release of the European Superb and is still available, now updated, as Volkswagen Passat Lingyu.Passat LWB and Passat Lingyu

The Superb was facelifted in 2006 to incorporate Škoda's new grille, headlights and tail lights. 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, Comfort, Elegance and Laurin & Klement models even have an umbrella secreted in the rear door panel.

Although the Passat upon which it is based competes with the likes of the Ford Mondeo and Peugeot 407, the Superb is marketed as an alternative to the more prestigious likes of the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, though it is actually cheaper than the Passat.

The Superb got minor facelift in August 2006 - a new radiator grille, additional blinkers have been integrated into the vehicle's wing mirrors, the tail lights were C-shaped in style of Roomster and Octavia and interior was redesigned.

A replacement for Superb was unveiled at Geneva Motor Show in early March 2008.

Based on the Passat platform, it is a liftback with an innovative tailgate that can double as a regular separate sedan boot and full liftback known as Twin-Door.

Petrol options will include five VW-sourced units including an entry-level 125PS (92kW; 123hp) 1.4L TFSI, a 160PS (118kW; 158hp) 1.8 TFSI, a flagship 3.6L V6 complete with four-wheel drive and 6-speed DSG gearbox. Diesel options will include 2.0 TDI 140PS (103kW; 138hp) PD, a 2.0 TDI 170PS (125kW; 168hp) with common rail and a 1.9 TDI Greenline with reduced fuel consumption.

Gearboxes include 5 and 6 speed manual gearboxes and 6 and 7 speed DSG gearboxes and 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.




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