Skoda begin testing Fabia S2000 : Rallye-Info.com

Skoda Auto has started testing the first prototype of the Škoda Fabia Super 2000 today. Designed to be used in the Super 2000 category, the vehicle is based on the second-generation Fabia and, in compliance with the FIA regulations, is equipped with a two-litre atmospheric four-cylinder petrol engine, a six-speed sequential transmission and a four-wheel drive system with three mechanical differentials.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Škoda Auto BOD Member responsible for technological development, said: “We are glad to have started testing the Fabia Super 2000. This year we are planning to optimise and certify the vehicle so that we can use it on both national and international levels. When exactly will the vehicle be released for competition use will depend on the achieved progress, relevant test results and the final certification. Then we are also planning to offer the vehicle to private teams. Based on a customer service arrangement, further development work on the vehicle will be done in close cooperation with our importers worldwide“.

Martin Lauer, Head of Corporate Communications, adds: “The history of over hundred years of involvement in motorsport is unique, and we are proud to be able to continue the success story with the Fabia Super 2000. We believe that the vehicle will become a successful part of this tradition, because car racing is popular all over the world and offers great opportunities to promote our products“.

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Oww now that looks sexy!

Look what I found

FIA specifications include the following:[5] [6]

• Derived from production model, of which 2500 have been produced in the past year
  
• Maximum of 2 liter (2000 cc) displacement
  
• Maximum of 280 bhp[citation needed]
  
• Normal Aspiration
  
• All wheel drive is permitted in rally cars, but not in touring cars.
  
• 6-speed sequential gearbox (Control specification made by Sadev, Xtrac or Ricardo. No electronics allowed in differentials)
  
• Front and rear McPherson suspension
  
• No electronic driver aids
  
• Maximum width of 1.8 meters[citation needed]
  
• Must be for sale at a maximum price of €168,000.[7]

so group buy then?

so group buy then?

I'm in!!!

I'm in!!!

Me too

So what does this mean for the mkII vRS?

When will it be out?

So what does this mean for the mkII vRS?

When will it be out?

As some of us have been saying all along eventually...:orb_futur

It does look damn nice, but I can't help thinking.....Suzuki Swift.

Look what I found

FIA specifications include the following:[5] [6]

• Derived from production model, of which 2500 have been produced in the past year
  
• Maximum of 2 liter (2000 cc) displacement
  
• Maximum of 280 bhp[citation needed]
  
• Normal Aspiration

So based on this we might speculate that a future production model vRS/S2000 would have the 150hp 2.0FSI? Seems unlikely.

Must be for sale at a maximum price of €168,000.[7]

Well at least we know they'll be cheaper than the current Sport.:orb_cool_

As some of us have been saying all along eventually...:orb_futur

Ok but No one actually has a defo date :orb_hypno

It does look damn nice, but I can't help thinking.....Suzuki Swift.

Damn Suzuki Spys!:orb_tai_c

that looks fantastic in that colour

You can just imagine that blasting through the forests of Wales popping and spitting fire from it's exhaust :P

Top stuff

Just awesome!

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm i want one!!

Pics from George C

mmmmh - Stealth Black should be available as standard !

I think as long as its based on a road car ie a Fabia 1 HTP, it will be homoglated.

IIRC..

The roof line looks lower than that of the road car.

Holy sweet mother of God!

That's one bit of sexy automotive metal. They've taken an ugly duckling and made it into a swan.

I think it still looks Fugly

More photos from today's tests:

Awesome

That's a nice looking rally car, but given how understated the current vrs is compared to its rally equivalent I fear the new one will look too much like the standard new fabia. i.e. horrible. I'd like to be wrong though.