The Škoda Felicia is an automobile which was produced by AZNP from 1959 to 1964.[1]
| Škoda Felicia (1959–1964) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | AZNP |
| Production | 1959–1964 |
| Assembly | Kvasiny, Czechoslovakia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door convertible |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Škoda Octavia (1959-1971) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.1 L I4 1.2 L I4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Škoda 450 |
| Successor | Nil |
The Felicia was introduced in 1959 as a 2-door convertible, replacing the Škoda 450. Able to seat five persons, it was equipped with a folding hood and a plastic hardtop.[2] Styling is similar to that of the contemporary Škoda Octavia. The Felicia was offered only with a 1089 cc (37 kW) four-cylinder engine however a Felicia Super model was introduced in 1961 powered by a larger 1221 cc (40 kW) four-cylinder.[3]
The Felicia was exported to Western Europe and North America. A total of 14,863 Felicias were produced.[1] The Felicia name was resurrected by Škoda in 1994 for a new model Škoda Felicia.
References
edit- ^ a b ŠKODA FELICIA, 1959—1964 at www.czech100.com Retrieved on 31 May 2011
- ^ Škoda Felicia sales brochure at www.flickr.com Retrieved on 31 May 2011
- ^ Škoda Felicia (1959-1964) at en.skoda-club.net Retrieved on 31 May 2011
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