Škoda Superb

Škoda Superb

Škoda Superb
2nd generation of modern variants
Manufacturer Škoda Auto
Production 1934–1942
2001–present
Class Large family car (2001-2008)
Executive car (2008-present)
Layout Front-engine design
Platform Volkswagen Group B platform series (2001-2008)
Volkswagen Group A platform series (2008-present)

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.

It was named Luxury Car of the Year in 2009 by Top Gear Magazine.[1]

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Original Superbs (1934-1942, 1946-1949)

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)

Model Type Production yrs. # made Engine Horsepower Length Width Hight
Superb 640 1934-1939 201 2.5l I6 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 96 5700 1800 1750

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)

B5 Superb (Typ 3U) (2001-2008)

Škoda Superb (B5, Typ 3U)

2005 Škoda Superb B5
Manufacturer Škoda Auto;
Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive
Also called Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
Production December 2001–March 2008
Assembly Kvasiny, Czech Republic;
Aurangabad, India (from Sept '05);
Shanghai, China (as Passat Lingyu);
Uzhgorod, Ukraine[2]
Solomonovo, Ukraine(2006-2008)
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan (Azia Avto)[3]
Successor B6 Superb
Body style 4-door saloon/sedan
Layout Longitudinal front-engine,
front-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen Group B5 PL45+
Engine 1.8 L I4 Turbo
2.0 L I4
2.8 L V6 30v
1.9 L I4 TDI
2.0 L I4 TDI
2.5 L V6 TDI
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
5-speed ZF tiptronic automatic
Wheelbase 2,803 mm (110.4 in)
Length 4,803 mm (189.1 in)
Width 1,765 mm (69.5 in)
Height 1,489 mm (58.6 in)
Related Volkswagen Passat Lingyu

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 European 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.[4]

It is available with several petrol and diesel internal combustion engines, 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 kilowatts (101 PS; 99 bhp), or a 2.0 litre petrol inline-four rated at 85 kW (116 PS; 114 bhp). The 'Comfort' and 'Elegance' models are offered with a with a 1.8 20-valve Turbo petrol I4 rated at 119 kW (162 PS; 160 bhp), or either a 142 kW (193 PS; 190 bhp) V6 2.8 litre petrol engine, or a 2.5 litre V6 TDI rated at 120 kW (163 PS; 161 bhp).

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 (140 PS; 138 bhp) 2.0 litre TDIs found in other cars of the Volkswagen Group.

The Superb received a minor facelift in August 2006[5] 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.

B6 Superb (Typ 3T) (2008-present)

Škoda Superb (B6, Typ 3T)

2008 Škoda Superb B6
Manufacturer Škoda Auto
Production 2008-present
Assembly Kvasiny, Czech Republic
Shanghai, China
Aurangabad, India
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Predecessor B5 Superb
Body style 5-door liftback saloon/sedan
5-door estate[6] (from 2009)
Layout transverse front-engine,
front-wheel drive or
4motion four-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 PQ35 (PQ46)
Engine

petrol engines:
1.4 L I4 TSI
1.8 L I4 TSI
2.0 L I4 TSI
3.6 L VR6 FSI 4x4

diesel engines:
1.6 L I4 TDI CR DPF
1.9 L I4 TDI PD DPF Greenline
2.0 L I4 TDI PD
2.0 L I4 TDI CR DPF
Transmission 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed DSG
7-speed DSG
Wheelbase 2,761 mm (108.7 in)
Length 4,838 mm (190.5 in)
Width 1,817 mm (71.5 in)
Height 1,462 mm (57.6 in)
Related Volkswagen Passat

An all new Škoda Superb (B6, Typ 3T) was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in early March 2008.[7]

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 kilowatts (125 PS; 123 bhp) 1.4 litre inline-four cylinder (I4) TFSI (with a turbocharger and Fuel Stratified Injection), a 118 kW (160 PS; 158 bhp) 1.8 litre I4 TFSI, a 147 kW (200 PS; 197 bhp) 2.0 litre I4 TFSI, a flagship 3.6 litre 191 kW (260 PS; 256 bhp) 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 (140 PS; 138 bhp), 2.0 litre I4 TDI 125 kW (170 PS; 168 bhp) with common rail, and a 77 kW (105 PS; 103 bhp) 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.[6]

The Škoda Superb 3,6 FSI 4x4 is current Škoda fastest serial car, with top speed 250 km/h and acceleration of 0-100km/h in 6,5 seconds.

B6 petrol engines

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque
1.4 TSI 2008– I4 16V CAXC 1390 cc 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) @ 5000 rpm 200 N·m (150 lb·ft) @ 1500-4000 rpm
1.8 TSI 2008– I4 16V 1798 cc 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) @ 4500-6200 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1500-4500 rpm
2.0 TSI 2008- I4 16V CCTA? 1984 cc 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) @ 5100-6000 rpm 280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1700-5000 rpm
3.6 FSI VR6 2008– VR6 24V CDVA 3597 cc 191 kW (260 PS; 256 hp) @ 6000 rpm 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 2500-5000 rpm

B6 diesel engines

Model Years Engine and code Displ. Power Torque
1.6 TDI CR DPF 2009– I4 16V CAYC 1598 cc 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 4400 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1500-2500 rpm
2.0 TDI CR DPF 2008– I4 16V CFFB 1968 cc 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 4200 rpm 320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @ 1750-2500 rpm
2.0 TDI CR DPF 2008- I4 16V 1968 cc 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) @ 4200 rpm 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1750-2500 rpm
1.9 TDI PD (GreenLine only) 2008–2010 I4 8V BLS/BXE 1896 cc 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 4000 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm


References

  1. ^ Skoda Yeti and Superb get Top Gear awards
  2. ^ "Skoda. Skoda In Ukraine". Car-cat.com. http://car-cat.com/firm-1161.html. Retrieved 2010-07-29. 
  3. ^ "Ao"Азия Авто"". Aziaavto.kz. http://www.aziaavto.kz/hist_eng.htm. Retrieved 2010-12-07. 
  4. ^ Shanghai Volkswagen Passat Lingyu
  5. ^ WorldCarFans.com (2006-06-26). "2007 Škoda Superb minor facelift". http://www.worldcarfans.com/rsslink.cfm/article/2060726.005/skoda/2007-skoda-superb-minor-facelift. Retrieved 2007-07-19. 
  6. ^ a b "Skoda Superb Kombi". Auto Motor u. Sport Heft 14 2009: Seite 8–9. 18 June 2009. 
  7. ^ AutoWeb.cz, ČTK (2007-06-07). "Ekonom: Nový Superb bude v březnu 2008". http://www.autoweb.cz/ekonom-novy-superb-bude-v-breznu-2008/articles.html?id=10975. Retrieved 2007-07-19. 

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see also
current Škoda range
Fabia • Octavia • Roomster • Superb • Yeti • Praktik
previous
Škoda models
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type /
class		 1990s 2000s 2010s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1
city car Citigo
supermini Favorit / Forman (78) Felicia (6U) Fabia Mk1 (6Y) Fabia Mk2 (5J)
LAV Roomster (5J)
mini SUV Yeti (5L)
small family car Octavia Mk1 (1U) Octavia Mk2 (1Z)
large executive car Superb Mk1 (3U) Superb Mk2 (3T)
panel van Praktik (5J)
founder: Laurin & Klement • Škoda Auto corporate website • A marque of the Volkswagen Group • Škoda Auto engines • Škoda Auto India
Global availability of VR-engined vehicles
cylinders
& valves		 displacement
& ID code(s)		 1990s 2000s 2010s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
VR6
12v
2.8: AAA Passat B3 Passat B4
Corrado
Golf Mk3 / Jetta/Vento Mk3
2.9: ABV Corrado
Passat B4
Golf Mk3 / Syncro
2.8: AES Eurovan (US only)
2.8: AFP Golf Mk4 / Bora
VR5
10v
2.3: AGZ Passat B5
Bora
VR5
20v
2.3: AZX /
AQN		 New Beetle
Bora
Passat B5.5
VR6
24v
2.8: BDF /
AQP / AUE /
BDE / AYL		 Bora / Golf Mk4
Eurovan (US only)
Sharan
Alhambra
León (1M) Cupra 4
3.2: AXJ /
AZZ / BDL /
BFH / BKJ / BUB		 New Beetle RSi
Golf Mk4 R32 Golf Mk5 R32
3.2 FSI: AXZ Passat B6 3.2 FSI
3.6 FSI: BLV / BWS Passat B6 3.6 FSI
Passat R36
Passat CC
Superb B6
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