The Škoda Garde (Type 743) is a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive coupé that was produced by Czechoslovakian manufacturer AZNP between 1981 and July 1984. It was initially manufactured in Kvasiny from September 1981 to May 1982 - with production moving to Bratislava in May 1982 – becoming the first mass-produced car in Slovakia.

Škoda Garde
Overview
ManufacturerAZNP
Also calledŠkoda Rapid (West Germany)
Production1981-1984
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSmall family car
Body style2-door Coupé
LayoutRear-engine, rear-wheel-drive
RelatedŠkoda 120
Powertrain
Engine1174cc I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Length4,175 mm (164.4 in)
Width1,610 mm (63.4 in)
Height1,380 mm (54.3 in)
Kerb weight855 kg (1,885 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorŠkoda 110R Coupé
SuccessorŠkoda Rapid

The Garde is a 2-door coupé derived from the Škoda 120 LS 4-door saloon,[1] powered by the same 1.2-litre (1174 cc) engine producing 40.5 kW (54.3 hp).

References edit

  1. ^ "Skoda Garde/Rapid". Skoda Auto Vintage. Retrieved 8 January 2015.

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