Skoda Motorsport presented the electrifying racing Enyaq RS car together with Oliver Solberg joining the Fabia RS Rally2.
The Skoda Enyaq RS Race was created by bio materials and lightweight components resulting in weighing less than that other racing cars. The power of the standard powertrain with 250 kW integrated with a standard battery of 82 kWh makes the Enyaq RS Race a very agile and fun sports car. The top speed remains 180 km/h. This is confirmed by the first impressions of rally driver Oliver Solberg, who was one of the first to get behind the wheel of the Enyaq RS Race concept. In the car, the youngster immediately notices the racing interior with a safety frame, a pedal set-up inspired by the pedals in the Fabia RS Rally2 and a significant lightening of the load with other elements (seats, fire extinguishing system) from rally specials. Interestingly, in this case, the parameters of the car themselves are something extra, for example, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes only 4.6 seconds. To improve handling, the Enyaq RS Race has been given adjustable sports shock absorbers and springs, the chassis has been lowered by 70 mm to 116 mm, and stability is also improved by a wider track, thus increasing the front width by 72 mm and the rear width by 116 mm.
Overall, the Enyaq RS Race achieves a reduction in weight and centre of gravity through a combination of partial stripping of the interior and the use of polycarbonate side windows (including the rear one). Another significant contribution to weight reduction is the use of new bio composite materials based on flax. These are used on the car´s bumpers, fenders front and rear, rear diffuser, sills, roof, rear spoiler and other some interior elements. These materials replace traditional carbon composites and point the way to more sustainable solutions in motorsport. Their use reduces lifecycle emissions by 85% compared to carbon parts. 3D printing has also contributed to a further reduction in emissions during vehicle construction. Dozens of car parts have been created using this method, many of which are printed from recycled materials such as nylon or CO2-neutral biopolymers.
"I have to say that the first impressions of the car are incredible", Solberg said.
"It doesn't feel like an SUV, it's stable, has steering with a steeper gear ratio and a newly mapped power steering, thanks to which the nose responds very nimbly to steering wheel commands.
"You can drive it fast. It's an electric car, so the onset of power is immediate, it handles great and it's stable under braking.
"Everything in the cockpit is as I would imagine it, the pedals, the hydraulic handbrake, it's fun".
Watch below more photos from the new Skoda Enyaq RS Race:
Photo Credits: Skoda Motorsport
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