Škoda presented a modern interpretation of the legendary sedan 100
The Škoda Auto designer has created a modern vision of the legendary Škoda 100 model — the brand's first car to surpass the milestone of a million produced units. The concept is styled in the current brand style of Modern Solid and represents a rethinking of the iconic model with an eye to modern technology and aesthetics.
What is known
Produced from 1969 to 1977, the Škoda 100 was the brand's first car to reach a million units. Although the model was presented as an affordable people's car, owning personal transportation was a rarity in those years. This inspired designer Martin Paclt to rethink the model with a more premium limousine-like character.
The original sedan retained the layout of its predecessor, the 1000 MB, with a rear-engine, rear-drive scheme. The four-door model was characterized by elegant balanced lines, practical solutions, and advanced equipment for its time, such as folding seats in the L version.
The Škoda 100 was equipped with a 1.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 35 kW of power, while the 1.1-liter Škoda 110 developed 39 kW, and the LS versions approached 46 kW.
Martin Paclt and the original Škoda 100. Photo: Škoda
The key motivation for choosing Škoda 100 was the model's popularity, which Paclt remembers from childhood. From the very beginning, he intended to create a retro-stylization. The goal was to preserve the essence of the original, primarily through proportions and overall character. Therefore, the modern interpretation remains a classic sedan with elegant flowing surfaces and large continuous volumes.
The concept includes several modern details: a four-element headlight graphic, a sculptural hood with embossing and the Škoda logo, and expressive light stripes stretching across the full width of the front and rear. These elements refer to the chrome front trim and rear ventilation grille of the original model.
One of the features of the concept is the rear part of the body behind the rear doors. This area is inspired by the similar shapes of the original car's front and rear windows. The idea led to a bold design solution: there is no rear window. This allowed the body surfaces to repeat the sculptural language of the glazed front. The brand's oval graphic used at the front and rear further enhances the connection with the classic Škoda 100.
Source: Škoda