Škoda presented the special race Enyaq RS. It is under five seconds to 100 km/h, but what is more important is that it has lost a lot of weight – Garáž.cz

From this alone, it is certainly clear to you what this unique concept with the specification Enyaq RS Race offers. Yes, the creators focused primarily on athletic ability.

Therefore, lightening was one of the objectives of the reconstruction. The Enyaq RS Race is 316 kilograms lighter than the standard Enyaq Coupe RS model, thanks to the use of lighter body parts made from biodegradable materials.

According to Škoda, AmpliTex and PowerRibs are an alternative to carbon fiber parts. They use hemp fiber and compared to carbon, their carbon footprint during production is up to 85% lower – while maintaining low weight and high strength. For example, bumpers, fenders, rear wing or roof are made of these materials. But we can also find them in the interior.

Škoda mentions that the concept will be used to test parts of the new products mentioned, because there is a chance that these components can one day enter serial production.

“The Škoda Enyaq RS Race was developed entirely in-house by Škoda Motorsport. Based on the Enyaq Coupé RS production model, it features a confident design with strong racing DNA, improved aerodynamics and excellent acceleration. In terms of sustainable solutions, the new concept car is also a pilot project for future innovations in series production. Biocomposite parts have led to a significant reduction in weight, and in terms of future implementation, we are now testing them in motorsport, including the current Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 special race,” a ‘ describing the changes and benefits of the concept, Johannes Neft, member of the Škoda Auto board of directors for technical development.

In fact, the sports elements of the body have their signature on a much more aggressive design, in which aerodynamics also played a big role. The chassis of the Enyaq RS Race is also reduced by 70 mm compared to the standard model, and the fenders have been significantly extended – even by 116 mm at the rear. The car stands on 20-inch wheels.

The concept also received carbon-ceramic disc brakes with ten-piston calipers, new brake cooling and cooling of the car as such. The air enters the radiator from the bottom of the car, so air does not flow into the car through the mask. For that reason, it was also necessary to change the position of the cooler.

And Škoda also emphasizes the new steering – linear with quick transmission, instead of the advanced one in the production car. Of course, there is a racing steering wheel, a safety frame, bucket seats with six-point seat belts and other elements that are common in certain competitions.

The drivetrain was adopted from the serial model, so there are two electric motors with a total output of 250 kW and all-wheel drive. The maximum speed is still at 180 km / h, but due to a much lower weight, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / ha takes less than five seconds. The production Enyaq Coupe RS needs 5.4 seconds.

The car also has a new sound, which aims to support the racing character of the concept. The electric motors draw energy from a battery with a capacity of 82 kWh.