Monday, September 15, 2014

Skoda launched to test new Fabia rally

Skoda Company began testing the rally Fabia hatchback version of the new generation. The car will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of category and R5 will be the middle of next year. 




The prototype was seen during trials in Greece. Behind the wheel of the car was a pilot factory team Skoda Jan Kopecky. "We just started to run in the car, so it is too early to talk about its merits. However, previous Fabia S2000 was good, so I believe that the new machine will be not less competitive," - said Kopecky. 


Technical data trends are not yet known. According to the requirements of Class R5, the vehicle must have all-wheel drive, 1.6-liter turbo engine and not be easier to 1,230 kilograms. It is assumed that the engine output will be around 300 horsepower. 


The first public debut of the new generation of civil Fabia held in October at the Paris Motor Show. In motor range hatchback built on the modified chassis predecessor, will include four petrol and three diesel units. 


The first will include a three-cylinder unit in volume of one liter and the "Quartet" 1.2, the impact of which varies from 60 to 110 horsepower. Engines for "heavy fuel" will be presented 1.4-liter three-cylinder engines ranging from 74 to 104 horsepower. Gearing - "mechanics" or "robot" DSG.

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