Mix
A collection of various curiosities, photos, documents, and details related to Škoda Spartak vehicles – a mix of prototypes, modifications, design details, and archival materials that don’t fit into separate sections.
Preparation for production of the Spartak model
Engine performance charts
Evaluation of models 440 and 445
Development report
Engine power spread 445
Increased compression of engine 445
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Material consumption trends in production 1956–1959 (CZK and kg/car) – Over the years, cost (red) inputs decreased, and weight (black) inputs first dropped and then slightly rose. But how it really was…
Camber measurement? Spartak hubcaps had an interesting feature – the winged arrow pointed forward on both sides of the car.
Detail shot
“Excellent driving characteristics of the 440 cars at the Monte Carlo Rally…” :-) Wiper mounted on the roof.
Red rims matching the body color
Discs once again in body color
Non-series car with a fin on the hood
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Brochure in German
Although this is a promotional photo, it is likely an amateur modernization (repeater on the fender, rubber bumper ends, side mirror and perhaps an antenna stuck to the passenger window, wiper wings...)
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Bumper with guard bar for export versions
Many Spartak cars are affected this way
Speedometer in mile version
Chromed headlight rims – Spartak had them overhanging compared to Octavia.
