|Škoda Fabia RS Rally2
Škoda Motorsport has opened a new chapter in its successful involvement in the world of rallying. After months of development and thorough testing, it has unveiled the all-new Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 competition car. Let's take a closer look at this new car together.
Škoda Motorsport has developed a new engine for the Fabia RS Rally2 and further optimised the time-proven powertrain. The Fabia RS Rally2's 1.6-litre turbo engine is based on the 2.0 TSI from the EA888 engine series with an output of around 214 kW (289 hp). The maximum 432-Nm torque is distributed across all four wheels via a 5-speed sequential gearbox and two differentials.
The production Škoda Fabia has the best drag coefficient in its class. Škoda Motorsport experts used this perfect foundation when developing the aerodynamic package for the Fabia RS Rally2. With careful attention to detail, the team managed to almost double the downforce compared to its predecessor – a huge advantage on the track, as more downforce allows for higher cornering speeds.
Crew safety is always the top priority. The Fabia RS Rally2 is equipped with a state-of-the-art safety roll-cage and meets all strict FIA homologation requirements. The car is designed to provide maximum protection in all conditions – whether on tarmac or gravel.
The Škoda Fabia is among the most successful rally vehicles in the world: From 2015 to 2022, the rally version of the popular Czech small car dominated the WRC2 category as the Fabia Rally2 and Fabia Rally2 evo. The more than 470 units built by Škoda Motorsport had clinched 1,710 victories by April 2022.
| Base Car | Škoda Fabia 4th generation |
| Length | 4 108 mm |
| Max. width | 1 820 mm |
| Min. weight | 1 230 kg |
| Bodyshell | Modified for 4×4 drivetrain |
| Max. speed | 187 – 200 kph (depends on gear ratio) |
| Safety roll-cage | ✓ |
| Turbocharged 4-cylinder | 1620 cm3 |
| Direct injection | |
| Variable valve timing for exhaust and inlet | |
| Max. power | 216 kW |
| Max. torque | 432 Nm |
| 4×4 |
| 5-speed gearbox |
| Manual sequential shifting |
| Mechanical differentials (front and rear) |
| McPherson | Front and rear |
| Brake discs | tarmac – ⌀ 355 mm / width 32 mm gravel – ⌀ 300 mm / width 32 mm |
| Magneti Marelli |
| Special fuel tank | capacity 82.5 l |
| Consumption | 0.6/km SS |
| Tarmac | 8"x18" – min. weight 8.9 kg |
| Gravel | 7"x15" – min. weight 8.6 kg |