Škoda 130
The Skoda 130-136 (1985-1990) models were the final incarnation of the rear-engined Skodas, which had been introduced in 1964. Developed from the earlier 105-120 models some of which continued in production, the rear suspension was now redesigned to a semi-trailing arm layout,and the track of the car was widened. This countered the earlier criticism that had been made in some quarters of tail-happy handling, with the prominent UK motoring magazine "Autocar and Motor" remarking in 1988 that the new 136 Rapid model "handled like a Porsche 911".
The models were available in both 4-door saloon (130 only) and 2 door Rapid Coupe (both 130 and 136, and ultimately 135 models). The cars were very competitive on price and helped Skoda to new sales records in Western Europe in the late 1980s.
Importantly historically as the last mass-produced rear-engined family cars, the models have become increasingly rare in the UK at the time of writing, with prices for good examples rising. All models had engine capacity of 1289cc, 136 and 135 models had all-alloy engine construction, and the basic engine design was to carry over to the Felicia and Favorit models of the 1990s.