| Skoda Octavia vRS (2009) |
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Country
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Czech Republic
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Top Speed (mph)
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149
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0-60 mph
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7
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BHP
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197 @5100rpm
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Torque lbft
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141 @1700rpm
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BHP per ton
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141
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MPG UK/US
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37/31
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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1984/121
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Engine type
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Straight 4 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Turbocharged
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Compression Ratio
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10.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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FWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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180.2
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Width (in)
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77.7
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Height (in)
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57
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3069
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| Additional Info: The 2005-2009 Octavia vRS was a little heavier and a little less economical than the new 2009 model vRS. Available with a DSG automatic transmission in 2009 and as a TDi from 2005/6. The 2.0 TDI has 167bhp and 225lbft, gets to 60 in around 8 secs and returns around 47-49mpg. In August 2011 the Octavia vRS broke the world land speed record for a 2.0-litre supercharged production car, putting out 600bhp it achieved over 227/228 mph. |
