1981 Skoda 742 120L Estelle Autobahn Top Speed Germany POV

[@notempolimit]

What car should I test next? ❤

[@siemensnavelman2867]

A Skoda Favorit, (or Ferrari F40 ;-).

[@paveljelinek772]

Rapid 135 5kvalt, i've heard they can go as fast as 140km/h thanx to that 5th kvalt

[@Steve-by5xp]

what about an even older version of skoda? Skoda 100 or 1000MB? :) Or did you ever heard about the Velorex "car"? :)

[@paveljelinek772]

@@Steve-by5xp velorex is NOT a car! Not at all! It has 250ccm jawa engine and is for 1 person. Capiche?

[@Steve-by5xp]

@@paveljelinek772 did you nnotice the ".." sign? maybe you should try to learn... Capiche?

[@honza3864]

Greetings from the Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia), the country of "Škodovka". It is strange that the Š120L drove so slowly during the test drive. If the accelerator pedal was really used for full power, it is possible that the string controlling the carburetor is not set correctly and will not fully open the 1st stage of the carburetor. But a more realistic possibility is that the car did not meet the emission standard during the inspection, and the technician carrying out the measurement unprofessionally tightened the mixture enrichment screw. A lean carburetor then supplies the engine with half of what it really needs for full power. In general, Škoda 742.12 (Škoda 120 -, L, LE, GL) does not have a very powerful engine, but it does not run this badly, with a well-tuned engine. :-/ The more powerful versions of the engines for the better equipped cars 742.12X and 742.13 (Škoda 120 LS, GLS, LX + Škoda 130 L, GL, Rapid 130) fared much better, but just like the base model, they suffered greatly from unprofessional intervention in the carburetor during emission control. On the contrary, it was a well-known rule among the owners of these vehicles that the well-run, weaker Škoda 742.10 engine (Škoda 105 S, L, GL, SP) gives better driving characteristics than the stronger Škoda 120 engine. Good luck!

[@notempolimit]

Thanks for your explanations. Yes I was on full throttle. Since this is not my car, I will forward your informations to the owner of the car. But I can follow your explanation, since I wrench on cars myself 😊

[@mariozetik]

​@@notempolimit I get from facelifted Skoda 120L with well tuned engine 155 on speedo. It is more than 25 years ago... For sure in reality not over 145km/h and it tooks some time. But this on video is really bad - engine and carburettor is not in good tune or as an OHV engine it is also sensitive to bad valve clearance. Of course I have to say, that Skoda 120L over 140 on speedo have to have chassis in really good condition, otherwise it is challenging for driver on speeds over 120. Easy to maintain and not so bad car as many think about, but need still some work... Really good cars are (everything facelifted "M" models after 1984) rare 130, every equipment line, and 120GLS with 1,2L engine higher compression and modified angled swing axle. 120LS do not have this axle, i think.

[@erikziak1249]

@@mariozetik I drove 135 km/h GPS on my 1986 Škoda 130L (the speedo was way off showing ridiculous numbers). I was afraid to drive any faster because of the brakes (I fixed them since).

[@MrSkoda105s]

Amen! Couldn’t have said it better. You seem to know these cars too 😃greetings from Holandsko.

[@honza3864]

@@MrSkoda105s After all, the Škoda 105 and 120 were the most frequently represented cars on local roads, until sometime in the mid-1990s, or until ca 2000. Very frequently. It was owned by all our neighbors, uncle, grandparents... I myself owned a Škoda 130GL for a while. Today, all this is a rare piece even here in the Czech Republic, collectors pay high sums for nice, original pieces.

[@Digi20]

Considering the size and weight, and that it should officially do 140kph instead of barely over 100, i guess there is something seriously wrong with the carburetor. Looks more like 35hp at best instead of 50hp.

[@ristokarro4421]

I had one too 120LS. Got 145km/h according to speedometer. It was really different car compared with Ladas and Moskvitches, something like between Lada and ZAZ. It was quite comfortable and quiet. Drive was firm compared with moskvitch and saloon was warm. This car doesnt have valve seals and I have no idea how did they get it ok from factory, because mine was blue smoky until I installed there Ladas valve seals with extra springs. It was 90-s and original piston rings were about average person month salary here in Estonia, so I installed there ZAZ 965 piston rings and then blue smoke dissapeared. The engine locates in the boot, so it was possible to drive it in wintertime even with summer tyres :) But anyway it felt comfortable, because of textile floor. and seats. Most soviet cars were rubber everywhere inside. And first car with tahhometer.

[@thomasvo5044]

Zitat aus dem Header: "Auf den deutschen Autobahnen gibt es auf etwa 70% der Strecken keine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung und ich liebe es einfach". Ich fahre pro Jahr rund 40.000km dienstlich und mein Gefühl würde sagen es ist umgekehrt. Auf 70% der Strecke ist wegen Straßenschäden, Brückenschäden, Lärmschutz oder Schutz vor irgendwas 120. Ich liebe es auch wenn es frei ist, nicht zum zügellosen Rasen, sondern wenn die Piste frei ist, einfach mit Tempomat mit 160 durchrollen. Neverless, geiles Video vom Skoda, ein Auto aus meiner Kindheit. Toll dass solche Autos erhalten werden.

[@vasilecristea2683]

Respect pentru bătrâna skoda am avut în familie o skoda s 100,erea o mașină robustă caroseria avea un dizain plăcut tablă groasă,protejată împotriva coroziunii impecabil. Minusurile pe care le avea ereau:motorul prea mic,ca putere sub 1000 c³ amplasat în spate răcirea motorului deficitară. căldura în habitaclu cam cum ereau și caloriferele lui Ceaușescu în acea perioada. Totuși și acum iubesc amintirile legate de această mașină mie mia fost dragă.ar fi trebuit să o restaurez din păcate am casato😢😢😢

[@peterbozo6714]

My father´s car in 80´s, 120km/h without problem 🙂❤

[@borisgostovic666]

my neighbor owned a 105l like this when i was a kid. I remember driving in that car and the sound of the engine humming from the back. I remember he had a problem with it when it was slippery. he had to put sacks of cement or sand forward in the trunk for balance.

[@paulsan5820]

Too funny 🤣. I had relatives that had Skodas and I could totally see them doing that.

[@tommyk.6084]

Mein erstes Auto zwischen 1991 und 1992. Ich hatte die LS Version. Neben der Handbremse befindet sich der Choke. Meiner hatte damals noch Drehzahlmesser, heizbare Heckscheibe, Nebelscheinwerfer. Problematisch war die Strassenlage. Motor hinten, Antrieb hinten. Alles was über 90 km/h ging, war unfahrbar. (zu leicht vorne) Man hat das Auto kaum in der Spur gehalten. Viele haben mir geraten eine große Gehwegplatte vorne in den Kofferraum zu legen. Aber dann wäre ja der sensationelle Spritverbrauch von 4, 5 Liter auf 100 km Futsch gewesen. Meiner war Bj. 1981. 1992 habe ich ihn verschrotten lassen und habe mich für einen Wartburg 353S entschieden. Der lag wie ein Brett auf der Strasse und schaffte 130 km/h. Liebe Grüße

[@jareknowak8712]

My Dad bought new one, 5 speed 120L in the 1989. I learned how to drive a car in it. Lovely engine sound and quite fun to drive in the snow/ice. Still miss this car :(

[@jareknowak8712]

There is clearly something wrong with the one in the video. Car is capable of no less than 135kmh. I bet there is something wrong with the carburator.

[@Kennykibble]

I don't understand the need to trash other peoples cars that they clearly love...great video! I have an 81 120ls, its unrefined and slow but I love it!

[@peterpulai6765]

Szép teljesítmény ettől az autótól. Nekem is ez volt az első.

[@JahKnow_z]

I grew up in the exact same car with the same color. Thanks for the memories:)

[@notempolimit]

You're welcome!

[@trev8932]

Must be the slowest 120L I've seen. I had many from the 1000mb to the 135Ric. Should do 140 Km/h if properly set up and maintained

[@jazdan223]

140 by GPS or speedometer 😂

[@ivanvisanich]

Best cruising speed without going deaf is between 80 and 100km/h. Steering box does not make it a joy to drive. Later 120's from 84 onwards ( ones with a wider wheel track and steering rack ) are miles better. Know what i am saying as i have a 79 Ls and an 88 L.

[@arcadiologanoff5164]

Noro I have a one of 5 g a from Western Germany Market and maximum Speedwas 115 . Niemal 120 instead od 140 Was gonić about 125. Диодный Каменистый Car which was Going slower than it was should in Materials

[@Zerbey]

Skoda cars are pretty decent these days, but back then... oh dear! Still, I agree that it should have gone faster than 110 kph (about 70 mph), I know someone who owned one and it could easily do 70 mph without struggling.

[@DavidR_192]

I owned one in the UK for my first car (a 120 like this one but we called it the Skoda Estelle), back in 1989. It was definitely good for 130kmh (only just!) so I think this one had poor carbs or ignition contacts.

[@radoslavsintaj5420]

neskutočná nostalgia toto video ... všetky tie zvuky Škodovky pamatám dodnes 👍👍

[@jareknowak8712]

Same here ! Best engine sound in its class !

[@alekseypetrov6114]

Интересная конструкция и очень стильный дизайн,приятный автомобиль,всегда нравился.

[@ОльгаГордиенко-т5е]

Интересная конструкция и очень стильный дизайн,приятай ответы ❤😂🎉😢

[@Michel-r6m]

I like these old cars like Skoda and Lada Niva. Cheers from The Netherlands.

[@HELESPONTify]

Profesorica vozila žutu škodu 70,prava vremena!

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Something was wrong with this engine. It did not sound right too at 2500 rpm. This car could get 150 on the dash (probably 140 GPS).

[@suomenpresidentti]

Sound like it runs only on 3 cylinders....

[@Bonzoguy66]

I think, that even the 105, could manage 125-130 , with 4 people inside .

[@NenadTrajkovic]

110L can for sure

[@mattbod]

Yeah that engine is obviously not well fettled or healthy. The 120 should be good for 90mph (140-150kmh)with a wind behind it.

[@michalg.9232]

It's to slow. Škoda 120 can go faster.. It seems like Škoda 105 in average shape. But nice video ❤

[@arcadiologanoff5164]

Yes you can think about it. It wasn't able to go Faster than 115 n on-board speedo.

[@toineleuverink9905]

I love these videos. You can really experience the timecapsule where this video puts you in. Wonderful Great job!

[@notempolimit]

Thank you very much! ❤️

[@AIRDRAC]

I love how unlocking the door was basically waving the key around somewhere inside the keyhole, and the "key" for the starter is basically a lump of iron. Tell me the car has been stolen, without telling me the car has been stolen xD

[@Łukaszpuchaa5956]

Pięknie zobrazowane jak się zmieniła motoryzacja na przestrzeni lat i to na lepsze. Kierowca Skody musi walczyć o każdy kilometr i o to by utrzymać się w pasie ruchu. Pozdrawiam i dziękuję za film.

[@Jack-bz7vq]

I remember very good. If I was a child my father had a Skoda 110 48PS (the older Modell). He drives inside a town allowed 50 km/H with 140 km/H full drunken. Also 140 km/H (speedometer) no problem.

[@KOMyTO_XEPOBATO]

)))))))

[@Steve1766]

My Summer Car

[@MrBaltazaris]

Pamatuji jak jsme jeli škodou ale 1000mb přes Ostrava-Svinov, podle tachometru 140kmh...prostě ručička byla až za čísly.. Byl brutální zvuk 🎉🎉🎉 bude to už 20+ let a z hlavy mi nikdo tento strach nevezme 😊😂

[@Steve-by5xp]

:D

[@patrickvandenhouten855]

it looks amazing!

[@notempolimit]

Yes, was such a nice day!

[@brankoslavglagol89]

Přesně takovou včetně barvy jsem měl. Bez nostalgie - strašný krám.

[@mikulasnitka9278]

To věřím, táta měl žigulíka (a já teď taky), a říkal že škodovka prý nejhorší auto které kdy řídil... :D

[@DAVIDsubert1995]

36 let v rodině a naprosto v pohodě auto. 🤣

[@brankoslavglagol89]

@@DAVIDsubert1995 Když jsem na parkovišti u supermarketu otevřel kufr a viděl skrz na asfalt, zatoužil jsem po změně stroje.

[@red_baron_cz886]

@@brankoslavglagol89 to se pak nesmis divit ze to bylo strasny auto ono to pak vypovida i o tom jak bylo udrzovane atd...v tomhle pripade klasickej Jezedackej pristup........

[@jiritichy2148]

Byly to šílený krámy.

[@LaLo-tu1xz]

Der klingt so schön:)

[@karolkrakowiak7623]

My dad drove Skoda 105 from Poland to Sweden near arctic circle 30years ago. It was a great car, it had nice engine sound, but cooling system was fatal. That car often overheated.

[@SimpleCarsharingDriver]

Remembered of Operation Flashpoint - Resistance - trip from Petrovice to Lipany

[@dz-abouttechnique1849]

Nice video!

[@Dmitryrog]

Прикольнаый звук сцепления,мяуканье котенка

[@ondrejpop.]

Miluju to😍

[@martindutko2502]

The joint of the clutch pedal need a little lubrication

[@baloghtamas8085]

Hello 🙂 Maybe the pre-ignition is too big. The carburetor has 2 throats, but maybe only one works. Carburetor adjustment is not good. (either you get too little fuel or too much air.) You should check the candles. Compression check. Easy to assemble. I have got one 120 L ( tuning ) 😉 From Hungary. Can i sand you a picture?

[@notempolimit]

Hello, yes you can send me a picture and some Tuning Tipps if you like.

[@mistrproprcal]

Docela tragicky výsledek u tohoto kusu. Já si pamatuju že jiné stodvacitky šly přemluvit i na 130 kmh

[@Sofronic]

Great Škodillac, my grandfather has same 35 years ago but it was red and with circle shape front lights. Intresting speedmeter for 8 mins drive it always shows 36.776 km, was it maintenanced by turkish gastarbeiters in Germany? 🤣 Anyway, great video!

[@MrSkoda105s]

Great! My clutch pedal has the same squeaking noise. I think it could do a bit faster than 105 km/h on GPS. Weren’t there any cables under the carpet/pedal? The wiring loom could be in the way. But anyway it’s fast enough, engine sounds healthy. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@notempolimit]

The papers say 132kp/h so yes there schould be something wrong. If your near Leipzig and want your Skoda on the channel, just send me an email and let me know. Greetings from Germany

[@MrSkoda105s]

Every year I’m in Leipzig (Podelwitz) when I’m on my way to CZ. We sleep there. It’s nice to be on your channel or just meet with you, but I never do top speeds with my cars. 😉

[@notempolimit]

@@MrSkoda105s That's not far from me. Just let me know. 🙂

[@MrSkoda105s]

@@notempolimit Awesome! I'll let you know!

[@marcinhokowalski9944]

Super. Pozdrawiam z Polski. Poland.

[@gyulanemes6721]

Be van rohadva és emiatt nem nyit a kettes torok. Ennél még egy Trabant is többet megy 🙂 Ez a ritka és túl kímélő használat átka. A második torkot vakum nyitja, ha néha nincs megmozgatva-terhelés, akkor van ez. Illetve, lehet még, hogy megnyúlt a gázbowden és nincs maxigáz.

[@jensmeister1361]

Ein sehr schöner Skoda, gut erhalten und mittlerweile sehr rahr geworden. Man sollte mal was mit der Leistung machen, sehr großes Spiel.

[@zelenavyplesyze8333]

Nevím jak, ale v roce 1998 jsme ve 4 lidech jeli Škodou 105 L 150 km/h. Na 4 stupňové převodovce. Dobrý vozidla.

[@albertoascari5923]

Ja som tiež mal takúto istú a 140 bez problémov aj na horších cestách.

[@Definitely_the_best]

А этот писк - это белка в колесе которая его разгоняет ?

[@Yaroslaw02]

На Запорожце ещё надо прохватить :)

[@bavelnaard]

The sqeaking is simply epic

[@gaborgondos6569]

You may wish considering the speed test of any VW model with the 80 HP 1.6 TD intercooler (LLK). Savage beasts them all, you will be surprised what this powerplant is capable of in a Nasenbär Passat.

[@jozefkostelansky]

AlmostExactly the same car my parents bought in November 1981 - in Czechoslovakia. There were just 2 differencies - colour was brown and motor was a little bit smaller: 1050 cm3. This car has 1200 cm3 (105 L vs 120 L). Otherwise everything is exactly the same incl. front and back lights...

[@fercibaci1]

very nice drive, but is the wheel alighnment done right? or possibly the loose front axle joints in general?

[@notempolimit]

Axle joints were fine but there is a lot of play in the steering. There is supposed to be a screw to tighten it up more. Owner is aware and will get it fixed.

[@krfcz]

česky užovka, říkám jim dunihlav. Moc to nejelo, uměly víc a snadněji.

[@liborhuska2528]

No paráda s užovkou upalovat po dálnici 120 km perfektní asi bez úprav nebo ne?😊

[@mufmager]

Man it felt like there was a rat in the car with you having fun 😅😅

[@happyTXT]

Jo ten vrzající spojkový pedál jsem úplně zapomněl 🥲

[@meresberes1691]

And why is your odometer stuck in place?

[@sohc77]

Head and tail lights almoust looks like Jaguars. 😊😊😊

[@simmonsdrums9422]

105 L s těmi hranatýma světlama jsme na podzim 1981 koupili.

[@petrkvapil3479]

My first car Škoda 120 GLS

[@joe125ful]

You need love that squiking gear changing:)

[@Magor72]

Š 105 L max 162 km/h. My car 😂

[@r.cs.2424]

He had a friend who wasn't real, and he went 140 km/h with 4 people, GPS wasn't there then, so a car like this can surely go 120-130 km/h, there's an engine or carburettor problem here!

[@autiomaaelokuva-forsakenla2337]

The car is quite stable in those speeds, well at least on the video.

[@notempolimit]

I can tell you it was not stable at all, I had to be really smooth with the steering.

[@dominikknapik7990]

I'm surprised you rolled down your window before hitting the highway.Didnt expect that before hitting the top speed

[@dominikknapik7990]

Anything can happen at that speed.At least you didnt have to worry about the speed limit

[@jazdan223]

One of those cars where you are using a calendar to measure acceleration 😂

[@jk-tu5db]

Thats NOT s TOP SPEED! Why does the engine under-rev and "maximum" drive at half throttle? The engine has a maximum of 5500 revolutions, so why does it drive at a maximum of 3000? Its maintained 110Km/h can be driven even on a triple, just by the way. Otherwise, my experience is: in two people and with 300 kg of boards, we drove 150 - 170 km/h on the highway, but with brakes it is much worse 😀

[@alexanderboche7867]

Shell V Power Racing Petrol with 100 Octane is very Good! It helos to go a littlebit faster!

[@liner972]

Nice way how to "unlock" car at the begining :D

[@notempolimit]

Thanks! 😂

[@MM-lq4xf]

Probably a mouse under gas pedal 😂

[@siemensnavelman2867]

A modest and honest car, i like it.

[@notempolimit]

Yes! And very special with the rear engine.

[@mixe1]

We had that car for a while in late 80s. It was terrible driveable and so slow, my dad sold it away. :D

[@villesorjonen5779]

Must be governor installed engine otherwise 130-140 is possible

[@kaarelundsgaardkronbach-an6547]

Should do 130 km/t..

[@happymeal..5648]

do a similar test in model S plaid like you did with taycan

[@notempolimit]

Good idea!

[@marianjung3892]

Better than anything) on first gear)

[@georgschmidt3140]

Als Hauptschwachpunkt habe ich die Führung des Gaszuges kennengelernt. Aber für geschenkt war er schon O.K.

[@jareksajcio8128]

Skoda miala bardzo dobra blache, odporna na rdzę.

[@zentz-11]

Lenkrad steht schief.🤔

[@floeki-jekker]

ford taunus 12m p4 1964 or a opel kadett 1965 borward or a isabella or the ford escort gia sport mkll or a volvo amazon b20

[@Alex-w2v4x]

But it feels like 340 in an audi

[@aleksandartomic7084]

That's the name of a car, 120 l(limited).

[@VintageLynx]

105 reaches 140 (true 130) so 120 should do better. People don't like being overtaken by 'old cheap cars' so you need a thick skin to drive one.

[@notempolimit]

In Germany you'll get thumbs up all the time, driving vintage cars. And people start conversation with you when you park somewhere, about the car.

[@andrewwebber7547]

BMW E28

[@PeterRockabilly]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@marioturkalj1239]

That clutch lever needs some lube.....😉

[@epiccarguy892]

Svoboda

[@Steve1766]

yes

[@Kosire]

Zoufaly krap uz v dobe vyroby...

[@recycleman975]

Petteri Kartoranta

[@epiccarguy892]

My Summer Car

[@Steve1766]

yes

[@dejansimicsimke]

Yugo 55

[@notempolimit]

Wow, I didn't know that car before. It looks fun to drive! I'll try my best to get one.

[@ljubastojanovic608]

Не разумем твој коментар, имао сам прву Шкоду 120л из 1977. и она ни са Стојадином ни са Југом нема никакве везе, имала је и своје предности и недостатке. Иначе је због двогрлог карбуратора изнад 100км на час била је супериорнија од стојадина како по убрзању тако и по максималној брзини, ја сам своју после разрађивања пробе ради возио 145 на сат једном и никад више. У путу 115 или 120км на сат ишла је без проблема.

[@musicman10100]

Skoda 120 Rapid coupé was faster she even raced the Monte Carlo

[@darladallddoria143]

Ο κινητηρ χρειαζεται ρυθμισεις..

[@frankrault3190]

It seems you're not even trying to reach to the car's topspeed.

[@sohc77]

Max speed is 140 km/h

[@sevenncann]

120km/h low speed

[@mattbod]

Engine needs fettling: seems down on power. It’s still a lovely little car. Why is your dog win the car whining lol?

[@paveljelinek772]

Consumption? 😂Lemmee guess 10l/100 at that speed

[@notempolimit]

Maybe 12! 😂 I don't know I never checked.

[@ljubastojanovic608]

120L from 1977 I drove had 7,6L at 100km/h, not over 8,5 at 115 - 120 km/h. I think in 1980 Skoda introduced new carburator claiming 6,6L at 100km/h

[@paveljelinek772]

@@ljubastojanovic608 here you can clearly see how the effectivity of todays engines advanced.. my 1.0 TSi at 140HP at 5l/100 full car at normal to ligbtly sport driving.. 4.4/100 alone in car light leg at gas

[@drkubascz6863]

Krasavice

[@KarineAleksanyan-u3e]

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[@Lennart942]

Mine could easy go 150 kmt

[@Udo-z8s]

Meiner ist 140 gelaufen Und vorher S100 135=

[@windhuk37]

und das getriebe jault!

[@szentagostonka]

Trabant faster.