Škoda Motorsport has introduced the new Enyaq RS Race Concept, an all-electric race car with cutting-edge technology and sustainable materials. Rooted in Škoda’s motorsport legacy, this concept is a significant step towards developing future electric production models. Designed to be lower and wider than the Enyaq Coupé vRS, the Enyaq RS Race boasts a 316 kg weight reduction, achieved through the use of innovative biocomposite parts that offer carbon-fibre-like rigidity and strength.
Performance Meets Sustainability
Developed entirely in-house by Škoda Motorsport, the Enyaq RS Race shares the same electric powertrain as the Enyaq Coupé vRS but is more agile and aerodynamic. With a lowered chassis and increased width, this concept is tailored for the racetrack. Sustainable biocomposite materials, featuring flax fibres, are incorporated into both the exterior and interior, contributing to the vehicle’s impressive weight reduction while maintaining durability and performance.
Johannes Neft, Škoda Auto Board Member for Technical Development, highlights the car’s sustainable innovations, stating, “The biocomposite parts have led to a significant weight reduction, and we are trialling them in motorsport, including in the current Škoda Fabia RS Rally2, with a view to future implementation.”
Racing DNA and Technical Advancements
The Enyaq RS Race’s design is heavily influenced by Škoda’s motorsport expertise. It incorporates racing components like high-performance brakes, a hydraulic handbrake, and a newly developed suspension system. These upgrades, along with a lightweight 20-inch wheel setup and low-profile tyres, enhance its on-track performance.
Powered by two electric motors delivering 250 kW, the Enyaq RS Race accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in under five seconds and reaches a top speed of 112 mph. Aerodynamic enhancements, such as a large rear wing and air curtains, improve downforce and drivability at high speeds.
Sustainable Design Innovations
Škoda has partnered with Bcomp to integrate sustainable flax fibre technology into 16 different components of the car. This material offers similar rigidity to carbon fibre but reduces CO2 emissions by 85%. Flax fibres also reduce interior vibrations, improve driving comfort, and are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials.
The Enyaq RS Race showcases Škoda’s commitment to sustainable motorsport while delivering exceptional performance. This innovative concept hints at the exciting future of electrified racing and sustainable vehicle development for the Czech brand.
Source: Skoda
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