Beta 1964 Boleslava Augusta 1.1

1964-1973 Boleslava Augusta Popular

Inspired by '64 three-door Skoda Octavia wagon, you know, THAT rusty wagon from "My Summer car". But my aim wasn't to recreate variant found in that game, but stock one, which was omnipresent in 1960's and 1970's Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary at least. The sedan Augusta was presented in 1959, but 5 years later the wagon, known as "Popular" was offered in closed markets of COMECON. Powered by 1.1 L inliner-4, this car was classic example of socialist "old-school" family car with RWD. Because of acceptable engine size, the fuel economy is slightly above average from that era (~7.4 L average) and it could reach up to 114 km/h.
Augusta sedan was last conventional front-engined, rear-drive Boleslava car (along with Popular wagon and 1202 wagon / 1203 van) until the late 1980's, when the FWD, front-engined Champ was presented. Augusta name was revived in the mid 1990s as an tribute to this classic lines. Have fun & enjoy with this underrated gem.

Technical info:

• Production Years: 1964-1973
• Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia
• Wheelbase: 2.55 m
• Engine: 1090cc Inline-4 / OHV-8 / longitudinal
• Compression Ratio: 7.9:1
• Redline Limit: 4500 RPM
• Torque: 77.2 NM @ 3100 RPM
• Max Power: 42.5 hp@ 4500 RPM
• Suspension: Double Wishbone (front) / Solid Axle Leaf (rear)
• Transmission & Drive: 4-geared manual / RWD
• Steering Type: Hydraulic Rack & Pinion
• Brakes: 2LS Drums (F) / Classic Drums (R)
• Fuel Economy: 7.3 L / 100 km
• Top Speed: 114 km/h
• 0-100 km/h for: 21.4 sec
• Movable Steering Wheel: YES
• Colour: Cherry Red
• Chassis Materials: Classic Ladder / Chrome & Aluminium details
• Aero Coefficient: 0.387 cd
• Weight: 920 kgs
• Extra(s): Roof Rack (vintage one)