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  • SKODA announces new Fabia R5 for upcoming rally challenges

    2019 SKODA Fabia R5SKODA’s most successful rally car, the Fabia R5 gets its update. Audience at the Geneva Motor Show will witness a completely revised design that incorporates tons of drivetrain changes. Additionally, the rally car will be getting some additions and changes never before seen on a Fabia R5.

    What we know so far is that the new SKODA will be featuring a new headlight design, along with performance and reliability improvements. Tests have already been made and after thousands of kilometers on gravel tracks, the new family member has revealed one more step in the right direction. Or, at least, from engineering team’s perspective.

    In 2018 alone, SKODA Motorsport team has managed to reach top three positions of the WRC 2 drivers and co-drivers categories. As a result of the increased efforts in customer services, SKODA has also won the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship, FIA South American Rally Championship, FIA African Rally Championship and 17 national rally titles with this very same SKODA Fabia R5.

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    What we also know is that in 2019 SKODA Motorsport will enter two cars into selected rounds of FIA World Rally Championship. Finnish drivers Kalle Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen will compete in the new WRC 2 Pro Championship, while WRC 2 Champions Jan Kopecký/Pavel Dresler from Czech Republic will be seen on selected WRC events.

    2019 SKODA Fabia R5

    Stick with us for further information!

    2019 SKODA Fabia R5
    2019 SKODA Fabia R5

    Source: SKODA 

  • Skoda Reveals Fabia R5 Combi at Wörthersee

    The GTI Meeting in Wörthersee is the place where brands have the chance to show their sporty side. We have already shown you a lot of Volkswagens and now it is time for Skoda, which is displaying five sports cars. Four of them are base don the Fabia mode and the fifth one is Octavia Combi RS 230. In addition, at the event visitors can also compete with mini racing cars in “SKODA’s Crazy Rally Ride”.

    One of the most important cars in company’s lineup is the Fabia R5 Combi. It is powered by the 1.6-litre turbo engine that drives the four wheels and it is mated to a five-speed transmission. The car also features McPherson struts.

    SEE ALSO: Skoda Fabia R5 Combi to Debut at Wörthersee

    The exterior of the car is striking due to the green, white and black paint job, complemented by 18-inch alloys, new bumpers, flared mudguards and doorsills, and big huge rear spoiler.

    The other Fabia based concept is the FUNstar, which was designed and constructed by apprentices and which includes a 1400-Watt sound system. In addition, the company is also displaying the Red & Grey Plus design package fitted on a Fabia, too. The pack adds red and grey stripes on the bonnet, roof and boot, complementing the red 17-inch alloys and wing mirror casings.

    Next, the Octavia Combi RS 230 is the fastest estate car of all time, because it can reach a top speed of 247 km/h. It can also run from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds.

    A lot is currently happening at Wörthersee. We only wish that we could go there and witness it all!

    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi
    2015 Skoda Fabia R5 Combi

    Source: Skoda 

  • Skoda Fabia R5 Combi to Debut at Wörthersee

    The Wörthersee meeting this year will be full of surprises. After the reveal of the Fabia R5, Skoda has announced that it will also display a Combi version of the model. In fact, at the meeting there will be exactly five Skoda racers and four sporty versions of the Fabia. Next to the aforementioned two cars, the visitors of the event will also see the FUNstar concept, the Fabia with Design package Red & Grey, the Octavia Combi RS 230 and Skoda’s Crazy Rally Ride. However, we will have to wait until tomorrow to get more details and pictures of each car.

    The Fabia R5 Combi rally show car will debut for the first time in Reifnitz delivering a real motorsport experience. Like its coupe sibling, it has this eye-catching exterior with green, white and black finish.

    In addition, the model will be running on big 18-inch alloys, which are complemented by powerful front bumpers. What is more, the wide air intake is a testimony of vehicle’s rallying ambitions.

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    The grille is wide, it is finished in black just like the wing mirror covers. Flared mudguards and powerful doorsills further highlight car’s racy attitude. At the back, this Fabia combi boasts enormous rear spoiler and huge bumper. There is also wide exhaust pipe in the centre.

    The last detail about this car is that it will be powered by the 1.6-litre turbo engine, which has been taken from the Fabia R5 rally car. No words on the output, so we will definitely have to wait a little longer to get the whole picture. Probably the drivetrain will be connected to a five-speed sequential gearbox just like the rally version.

    At last, Skoda will be also showing a special kind of racing experience at Wörthersee. Of course, those who will attend the event will have the opportunity of joining. Visitors will be able to participate in “Skoda’s Crazy Rally Ride”, which is a special racing track next to the stands. Those competing will go head-to-head in mini racing cars.

    Source: Skoda

  • Skoda Fabia R5 is Ready for the Road

    The latest Skoda Fabia R5 is ready for its debut in the Czech Republic. This is by far the best vehicle, that Skoda team has ever built after the legendary Super 2000 model. After the successful 2014 season, Skoda prepares for the upcoming 2015 competition with full force. And with a monster like the latest R5 model, we all expect even greater results and higher achievements.

    The driver will be the well-known for his skills Jan Kopecký (CZ) and he will be taming the latest R5 for the 50th anniversary of the famous Rally Šumava Klatovy. The Skoda team plans to test the overall performance of the car on real rally competition and starts right away at the Czeck Rally Championship (MCR)

    The debut is arranged for the native Czech Republic audience, but the R5 will be competing at some rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) an the FIA Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC)

    The cabin of the R5 will continue to be occupied by the famous Czech duo even after the debut. Jan Kopecký and his co-driver Pavel Dresler will compete with the car at the Rally Sumava Klatovy. The race celebrates its 50th anniversary and features 12 special stages, that include a special 150 km against-the-clock race.

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    And for all Skoda maniacs out there we present some known and some unknown facts:

    The Fabia R5 is based on the Super 2000 model. At the presentation of the car, which was on the 15th of April, lots of journalist had the chance to try the R5, just to be put on their places by Jan Kopecký and Esapekka Lappi, when the two professional drivers took the journalists for a ride.

    In fact, the Skoda Fabia R5 engine is built from scratch. And in addition, the 1.6-Liter turbo engine was built by synergy with the Volkswagen group.

    So, tell me, do you know something interesting about the Skoda Fabia R5?

    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5
    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5
    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5

    Source: Skoda

  • Fabia R5 Comes With Full Force

    Skoda Fabia R5The fearful and  highest authority in motorsport, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) gives Skoda Fabia R5 the green light. The innovative rally car is based on the Super 2000 model, which, as we all know, is the most successful rally car Skoda ever built. In fact, with the Fabia R5, Skoda marks its 114th year on the rally road.

    The Fabia R5 is really a heaven for the high-tech maniacs. The model is geared with a 1.6-Liter turbo engine, which is a big difference, compared to the 2.0-Liter at the Super 2000 model. The redesigned powerplant works in full harmony with the five-speed sequential transmission to bring boosted performance for the four-wheel drive machine.

    Since the start of the project, the Skoda team invested more than a year time, 15 months, to be precise, to bring a fine-tuned and redesigned proud heir of the Super 2000 model, that, with a lot of hard work is finally approved by FIA.

    In fact, the Fabia R5 is already tested by some of the best rally drivers, and went throughout 10,000 kilometers and different road conditions and locations, that include Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy, France and many more.  The Skoda team now can proudly say that the R5 machine has passed every single test.

    We remember the successful 2014 season for Skoda and now, with a vehicle like the R5 we expect even better coming up season.

    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5
    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5
    2015 Skoda Fabia R 5

    Source: Skoda