Škoda 645 (1929-1934)

Manufactured between 1929 and 1934, this vehicle exemplified performance and comfort at the time. It featured a four-stroke inline six-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2492 cc, producing 45 horsepower at 2600 rpm. Equipped with a three-speed gearbox, it reached a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The robust chassis included rigid axles with band dampers for enhanced ride comfort. Furthermore, the Škoda 645 featured drum brakes on all four wheels. The four-door phaeton body often included leather upholstery in open versions for durability, closed versions had upholstery made of luxurious fabric and the steering wheel was positioned on the right side, as in Czechoslovakia traffic drove on the left at that period. The rear of the vehicle featured holders for two vertically mounted spare wheels and an externally accessible trunk.

Elegance and sophistication in design

The Škoda 645 was completed on a long chassis with a Faux Cabriolet body and impressed with both, its sophisticated design and its mechanical engineering, featuring semi-elliptical leaf springs for a smooth ride and mechanical brakes. In total, 758 units were built, one of these models is on display in the Škoda Museum until today.

Vítězslav Kodym
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Anežka Boudná
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