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luglio 27, 2021 - Skoda
ŠKODA 1101 ‘Tudor’ (1946): History of a talented all-rounder
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› The first ŠKODA 1101 ‘Tudor’ rolled off the Mladá Boleslav production line 75 years ago
› Production of this first post-war model also marked the start of cooperation between the Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí sites
› Despite its nickname ‘Tudor’, the versatile ŠKODA 1101 was also available in numerous other body variants
› A total of 66,904 civilian models and 4,237 special versions for the armed forces left the factory in Mladá Boleslav between 1946 and 1952
› The ŠKODA 1101 found enthusiastic customers in more than 70 countries worldwide; over 65% of the vehicles were exported.
› The ŠKODA 1101/1102 series also achieved several major motor #racing successes
Mladá Boleslav, 27 July 2021 – 75 years have passed since the ŠKODA brand began producing its first post-war model, the 1101 ‘Tudor’. Back then, in the spring of 1946, it was not only Mladá Boleslav’s assembly lines that started up; the newly incorporated sites in Kvasiny and Vrchlabí also supported the production of the recently developed all-rounder.
In the years and decades that followed, the ‘Tudor’, which was as comfortable as it was economical and reliable even under the most adverse conditions, would rise to become a successful model around the world; customers from more than 70 countries appreciated its high quality. In addition, the series brought home numerous trophies from international #racing and rally events. The ŠKODA 1101 ‘Tudor’ thus heralded a new chapter in the history of ŠKODA #auto.
When the ŠKODA 1101 rolled off the production line for the first time in Mladá Boleslav on Monday, 6 May 1946, ŠKODA had already been the largest Czech car manufacturer and exporter for around 10 years – a position the company has held consistently to this day. The ‘Tudor’ followed on seamlessly from the successful POPULAR and RAPID series, although it differed from the POPULAR 1101 from 1940 in more than just its modern body design. For example, the ‘Tudor’, which was developed in secret during the Second World War, focused on improved road safety.
This was achieved, among other things, by using powerful hydraulic brakes and hydraulic shock absorbers on the front axle, which also raised the comfort to a new level. In addition, there was a noticeable reduction in noise levels, which was achieved by combining the wooden body with natural insulating materials and wool upholstery.
Cleverly designed: Lightweight central tube frame and all-round independent suspension The vehicle’s modern design was based on a rigid and relatively light central tube frame with all-round independent suspension. A powerful OHV four-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 1,089 cm3 powered the car. It produced 23.6 kW (32 hp) at 4,600 rpm and had replaceable ‘wet’ cylinder liners that made servicing easier thanks to direct water cooling. The basic four-seater version with a two-door closed body (external dimensions 4050 x 1500 x 1520 mm) weighed only 940 kg. The combination of these features resulted in a top speed of 100 km/h, which was remarkable for the time, with a moderate fuel consumption of around eight litres per 100 km.
A ground clearance of 200 mm, together with the robust chassis design, ensured that the ŠKODA performed well even on light terrain. It was this versatility that also helped the new model from Mladá Boleslav make its way onto the American, African and Asian markets.
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