Škoda 1203
Overview
Typevan
ManufacturerAZNP (1968–1982)
TAZ Trnava (1981–1997)
Roman Jirouš – OCELOT Žacléř (1994–2017)
Also calledTAZ 1500, TAZ 1203, Škoda TAZ 1203
Production1968–1997 (mass production)
1994–2017 (small-scale production)
DesignerMiloš Krejčíř
Body and chassis
LayoutFR layout
Doors4
Powertrain
Engine1.2 L I4
Power output47 PS (35 kW) at 4600 min−1
Transmission4-speed, 2. to 4. synchronized (since 1986 also 5-speed)
Electric range12 Volt, alternator 300 watt, battery 50 Ah
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,320 mm (91.3 in)
Length4,520 mm (178.0 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Curb weight1,130–1,280 kg (2,491–2,822 lb)

The Škoda 1203, Škoda 1203 M, TAZ-Š 1203 and TAZ 1500 were the only Czech/Czechoslovak van cars ever produced. They were manufactured from 1968 to 1981 in Vrchlabí by AZV Škoda (typ 997). Five years later, production of the modernized type began (typ 776) and part of the production was moved to Trnava (TAZ). In 1981, the entire production was moved to the Slovakian city (Škoda TAZ). In 1985, another modernization came (TAZ 1500) and the 1,433 cm³ engine appeared. The vehicle was also manufactured in small-scale production in 1994–2010 by Ocelot Auto in Žacléř. Around 70,000 cars were produced.

The first plans for production were drawn up in 1956. Inability to secure suppliers of parts and accessories in Czechoslovakia were the reason the production was delayed until 1968. The Škoda 1202 serves as the technical basis of the vehicle. There were several modifications during the production run, most of which had to do with the engine. The Škoda 1203 lasted for over thirty years without major structural interventions in production, and contributed significantly to the development of small businesses after 1989.

Specifications

TypeŠkoda 1203Škoda 1203 M, TAZ-Š 1203TAZ 1500
Enginewater-cooled four-cylinder inline OHV petrol engine, cast iron front longitudinally mounted, firing order 1-3-4-2
Power47 PS (35 kW) at 4600 min−157 PS (42 kW) at 4500 min−1
Cubic capacity1221 cc1433 cc
Bore × stroke72 × 75 mm72 × 88 cm
CarburetorTwo-chamber Carburetor Jikov 32 BS-14 (since 1974)Two-chamber Carburetor Jikov 32 SEDR
Torque at 1/min88 Nm at 3000 4600 min−1105 Nm at 2500 4600 min−1
Transmission4-speed, 2. to 4. synchronized (since 1986 also 5-speed)5-speed
clutchdry, single
Top speed90–95 km/h (56–59 mph)110–115 km/h (68–71 mph)
acceleration 0–80 km/h (50 mph)40 s30,23 s
tank capacity40 l
consumption at 60 km/h (37 mph)ca. 10–12-liter/100 km
Electrical12 Volt, alternator 300 watt, battery 50 Ah
Bodyself-supporting all-steel
Front axleGauge 1360 mm
Brakes frontDrum brakes (since 1986 disc brakes)
Rear axleGauge 1350 mm
Brakes backDrum brakes
Tires6,40 – 15 „Extra Transport“
Turn radius10 m
Wheelbase2320 mm
Length × wide × height4520 × 1800 × 1900 mm
Empty weight1,130–1,280 kg (2,491–2,822 lb)
construction period1968–19851981–1999

Literature

  • Jan Králík (January 2010), Škoda 1203 (in German), Grada Publishing, ISBN 978-80-247-3383-8
  • Jan Tuček (30 April 2009), Auta východního bloku (in German), Grada Publishing, pp. 88 f, ISBN 978-80-247-2585-7
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