Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 prototype presented to Prague’s National Technical Museum

› The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 exhibited in the collection of the National Technical Museum (NTM) underwent trials on asphalt tracks last year
› The L&K CCR motorcycle and L&K RK/M racing car also celebrate the tradition of Mladá Boleslav vehicles’ sporting success at the NTM

Mladá Boleslav, 5 January 2023 – Škoda Auto has officially presented one of two Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 prototypes to the National Technical Museum in Prague. The car, which is now on display, was developed for asphalt tracks. Commemorating more than 120 years of the Mladá Boleslav company’s motorsport achievements the L&K CCR motorcycle is also part of the exhibition. It served as the basis of the winning entry in the 1905 Dourdan championship. Furthermore, visitors can also have a look at the L&K RK/M open-top car that secured the victory for the famous Count Alexander “Saša” Kolowrat 110 years ago.

Michael Oeljeklaus, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Production and Logistics

The Škoda Fabia Rally2 builds on the legacy of one of the world’s most successful rally vehicles of recent years. For its latest model, Škoda Motorsport developed a new engine, improved the handling, powertrain and electronics and further enhanced the safety of drivers and co-drivers. Extensive testing on asphalt, gravel and ice under various weather conditions has resulted in a rally car that is an ideal match for customer teams in their quest for victories and titles.

“The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 is designed to perform at the highest level even under extreme operating conditions. Impressive features for visitors to the NTM include the extremely stable roll cage made from around 36 metres of high-strength steel tubing. The 18-inch alloy wheels are equipped with brake discs with optimised internal cooling. Other highlights also include the new chassis kinematics, the longer durability of the components, the improved functionality of the differential and the increased efficiency of the transmission.” ŠKODA FABIA RS Rally2 – Infographic

The Fabia RS Rally2 is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine. It is based on the 2.0 TSI engine from the EA888 family of petrol TSI powertrains also found under the bonnet of the current Škoda RS models. The current version has an output of approximately 214 kW (289 hp). Its maximum torque of 430 Nm is transmitted to all four wheels via an optimised sequential five-speed gearbox and differentials. The wider body and longer wheelbase improve the weight distribution.