Almost ten years after the premiere of the iconic ŠKODA 130 RS coupé, the next generation of rally vehicles from Mladá Boleslav, the ŠKODA 130 LR, was at the starting line: In the 1980s, Group B racing cars dominated the rally world. Even the automobile manufacturer ...
Continue reading "Czech classics in the Autostadt: the Škoda Oldtimer-IG exit in pictures
Recently updated on December 25, 2022 at 09:07 a.m. Last Saturday, an exquisite selection of historic ŠKODA classics rolled through Wolfsburg's Autostadt. The appearance in the Volkswagen Group's museum and leisure area was the highlight of the annual autumn meeting of...
Continue reading "The motorsport versions of the Škoda Favorit (1989)!
In 1988, the long era of ŠKODA vehicles with rear-engined and rear-wheel drive came to an end for the time being: the factory drivers from Mladá Boleslav drove their last rallies in the legendary 130 LR vehicles and practically began their ...
Continue reading "ŠKODA 180 RS and 200 RS (1974): rally vehicles from a different league
Before the legendary ŠKODA 130 RS conquered the Czechoslovak and then the international racing and rally slopes, the ŠKODA 180/200 RS coupés represented the car manufacturer from Mladá Boleslav in rallying. To this day, ŠKODA still describes the sporty versions of its models ...
Continue reading "Škoda F3, Type 992 (1964): Formula racing car of the European class
When the regulations for the traditional Formula 3 monoposto category changed in 1964, ŠKODA was able to react quickly thanks to the 1000 MB. This model was already in preparation at this point in time. During the 1965 season, three completely new single-seaters went ...
Continue reading "ŠKODA 1100 OHC (1957): the beautiful dream of Le Mans
Recently updated on October 8, 2021 at 12:35 p.m. At the end of 1957, the construction of the ŠKODA 1100 OHC racing car entered its final phase. Internally designated 968, the vehicle was originally intended for long circuit races. First there were two...
Continue reading "A Czech in Le Mans: the historic Skoda Sport!
Mladá Boleslav, June 30, 2021 - Among the sporty models and special vehicles in ŠKODA's history, the ŠKODA SPORT occupies an outstanding position - to this day it is the last Czech automobile to be driven by a Czech crew on ...
Continue reading "Skoda Octavia now also as Sportline and plug-in hybrid!
The ŠKODA OCTAVIA is now also available in the dynamic SPORTLINE design line. Striking design features and numerous black details characterize the SPORTLINE version, which also shines with extensive standard equipment. The design line with a sporty look is available as sedan and station wagon ...
Continue reading "Top model: Škoda Enyaq iV Sportline with 265 PS & 425 NM!
The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV SPORTLINE is the sportiest version to date of the new, purely battery-electric SUV from Mladá Boleslav. The look is characterized by numerous black details and large wheels, and a lowered sports suspension enables a particularly dynamic driving experience. Inlays in the interior ...
Continue reading "Diversity of performance: H&R sport springs for the Skoda Octavia Hybrid / RS
Recently updated on March 11, 2022 at 01:53 a.m. [Ad] Volkswagen too boring, Audi too expensive, Cupra too Spanish? It's good that the Wolfsburg-based company also has the Skoda brand under contract! The independence of their designs is pleasing and on the engine side...
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