Homage to motorsport history
The real winner – Fabia R5 proves its qualities on the track. Just like in the days of company founders, cars from Mladá Boleslav once again stand for outstanding performance, reliability and durability... virtues every driver of ŠKODA car can enjoy.
Two-wheeled Origins
Laurin and Klement set off for their first international race in 1901 with amazing result. Their motorcycles triumphed for their dynamics and reliability. In 1905, Václav Vondřich (a.k.a. the „Travelling Smith“) finished famous Dourdan race 9 minutes ahead of the silver medallist. He drove the 693 ccm two-cylinder factory special, as pictured above.
Cruising the Circuits
ŠKODA did not only compete in rally and touring car championships. The brand featured the Formula 3 cup, too. On top of that, in late 50s ŠKODA built four 1100 OHC models – 2 coupés and 2 spiders. Their sleek bodies with clearly defined edges and surfaces, radiated dynamism and style. With 92HP 1.1-litre 4-cylinder under bonnet, the cars reached top speed almost 200 km/h.
The Beauty...
While people on the streets today turn around their heads when the Rapid Monte Carlo drives by, in 1960s it was the Felicia to play role of ŠKODA‘s eye-catcher. Elegant convertible was powered by a 50hp, 1,089cc, 4-cylinder engine with a top speed of 128 km/h.
Two More Wheels
In 1905, while Vondřich won Dourdan motorcycle race, the company made an important step towards its future – Laurin & Klement introduced their very first car. For its era, the Voiturette type A – with a 7 HP 1-litre two-cylinder – was swift, easy-to-handle and reliable car for good money. Sounds familiar, doesn‘t it?
... and the Beast
The legendary „RS“ was one of the most successful rally and circuit car of its time. ŠKODA 130 RS has a number of victories under its belt, including the „double“ at the Monte-Carlo ‘77. With 139HP 1.3-litre 4-cylinder top speed of the 130 RS was 200 km/h. Production version of the
sleek divine „RS“ – the 110 R coupé – was available for regular customers.
The Ur-Monte Carlo
The Monte Carlo models pay tribute to more than a century long ŠKODA motorsport history. The Czech brand took part in the ‘Monte’ for the first time in 1936. The ŠKODA Popular drove
straight up to the winners’ podium, taking second and third prizes in its category. To celebrate this achievement, ŠKODA offered a special edition of their Monte Carlo coupé during late 1930s.
Style for Reasonable Price
Striking, appealing, dynamic – the ŠKODA Garde (renamed Rapid with 1984 facelift) models were designed to offer sports style for reasonable price. Rear-engined coupés was able to reach top speed of 150 km/h.