Performance Review: Skoda UVMV 1100 GT - [1970]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Skoda UVMV Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Skoda UVMV 1100 GT is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1970. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1970 Monteverdi Hai 450 SS and the 1970 Iso Grifo Can-Am 7.4 V8.This particular Skoda UVMV has a 1138cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The UVMV shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the UVMV's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 816 kgs (1798 lbs) this makes the Skoda UVMV 1100 GT in the same weight category as the 2011 Radical SR3 SL 2.0 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Skoda UVMV shares the same bhp with the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp)

In terms of power the 1138cc 8V St4 engine produces 73 bhp (54 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 bhp) or the 2012 Lexus CT 200h 1.8L (98 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 77 lb-ft (104.3 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2013 Caterham 7 160/165 0.7L Turbo (79 lb-ft) or the 2011 Aston-Martin Cygnet 1.3L Launch Edition (92 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Skoda UVMV you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Kadett 1.8 GTE (114.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Skoda UVMV.

The Skoda UVMV has a Power to weight ratio of 89.4 bhp per ton and 94.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1970 UVMV competing with the 1983 Vauxhall-Opel Kadett 1.8 GTE (114.4 bhp per ton) or the 1963 Mercedes SL Class 230SL W113 (114.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Skoda UVMV generating around 94.3 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (119.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1998 Citroen Xsara 2.0 16V VTS (119.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 13.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 13.8 secs, this made the Skoda UVMV 1100 GT as fast as the 1963 Porsche 356 C 1.6 Coupe (13.50 secs) the 1959 Porsche 356 B 1600S Super (13.50 secs) the 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 (13.60 secs) the or the 1954 Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v (13.60 secs). This Skoda UVMV 1100 GT is also faster than the 1963 Porsche 356 C 1.6 Coupe (13.50 secs) the 1959 Porsche 356 B 1600S Super (13.50 secs) the 1967 Triumph Spitfire Mk 3 (13.60 secs) the and the 1954 Jaguar Mark VII 3.4L 12v (13.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the UVMV and the 1989 Toyota Celica GT Four ST185

When talking about the performance of the Skoda UVMV on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.51 secs @ 73.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1989 Toyota Celica GT Four ST185 (18.43 secs), the 1960 Pontiac Bonneville 6.4L V8 (18.43 secs), and the 1960 Pontiac Bonneville 6.4L V8 (18.43 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1970 version of the Skoda UVMV 1100 GT has a maximum speed of 109mph.

Top Speed of the 1970 UVMV equals the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (120 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1970 Skoda UVMV 1100 GT then how about the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (120 mph), the 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S (120 mph), or the 2006 Pontiac Solstice Coupe 2.4 16V (120 mph).

Related Links:

1970 UVMV Rivals List.

A Brief History of Skoda

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