New Skoda Enyaq RS Race gets ‘Tech Deck’ face, 335bhp and twin motors
An updated version of the Skoda Enyaq RS Race concept car has been unveiled with Skoda’s new ‘Tech Deck’ face, all-wheel drive, plus a twin-motor setup producing 335bhp and a 0-62mph time of 4.6 seconds.
The Skoda Enyaq RS Race is based on the road-going Enyaq Coupé vRS. Yet thanks to the Czech carmaker’s use of biocomposite components and sustainable materials such as flax fibre in its construction, the Enyaq RS Race weighs in at 1,946 kilograms; 316kg less than its road-going sibling.
Meanwhile, an optimised chassis, hydraulic handbrake, plus limited-slip differentials on the front and rear axles see the Enyaq RS Race mirror the handling of Skoda’s ultra-successful Fabia RS Rally2 car. Further components borrowed from the Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 include the steering wheel, Atech racing seats, six-point seatbelts, safety door filling, and an automatic fire extinguisher.
Skoda’s rally heritage is also reflected in the green and red lights on either side of the vehicle. Like the last generation of Rally1 cars in the World Rally Championship, these indicate the status of the Enyaq RS Race’s high-voltage system.
The Enyaq RS is 72mm wider than the road car at the front, 116mm wider at the rear, and sits 70mm lower. Aerodynamically-optimised wheels, a large rear wing, and a new rear diffuser also feature, assist with the air flow and provide downforce.
In recent years, manufacturers have started fitting their EVs with a digital soundtrack to deepen the driving experience, and make pedestrians aware of their presence. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Abarth 600e Scorpionissima, and Cupra Tavascan all come with electronically-produced engine notes piped through the car’s internal and external speakers.
This latest Skoda Enyaq RS Race also benefits from a digital soundtrack, which is delivered through the road car-derived Havas sound system, albeit with bigger speakers front and rear. The car is not intended for production. Instead, it serves to incorporate and showcase ideas for the brand’s future production cars, including the use of sustainable and lightweight materials and all-electric drivetrains.
