Skoda Begins Testing its Fabia Super 2000 WRC Weapon
Sure, Lancia's got their new Delta, but whenever we stare at the new Fabia Super 2000, Skoda's upcoming WRC entrant, we're reminded of the dominant Delta Integrale of decades past. Although no specs have been released for us to compare the Fabia to the legendary Lancia, we do know the Czech automaker has begun testing of the race-bred hot hatch.
What we do know this far is that the car sports a 2.0-liter I-4, coupled through a six-speed sequential transmission. Power is transmitted through all four wheels via a complex all-wheel-drive system sporting a triad of mechanical differentials.
Skoda plans to work on testing the car in order to achieve FIA certification, but an exact release date for when we can expect the Fabia Super 2000 to enter competition is still unknown. We're betting we'll get more details on that, along with what power the Fabia's packing, later this year.
SKODA RELEASE
ŠKODA AUTO STARTS TESTING FABIA SUPER 2000Škoda 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“.
Comments
Reilly
Wow -- I really want this!
saru-kun
Mini killer?
Scratch
Looks like a cross between a Mini Cooper and Toyota Matrix. I like it.
Needer of MPGs
Cool car...too bad this is yet another example of manufacturers not bringing us the best...WHY MUST THEY TEASE US SO!?!?!?!
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