Skoda unveils the Enyaq RS Race: Lightweight and sustainable
11 Oct 2024|371 views
Skoda Motorsport has presented a new all-electric racing car concept: The Enyaq RS Race. Unveiled on Wednesday (9 October 2024) and based on the Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS, the car was developed entirely in-house.
The lower and wider RS Race uses sustainable biocomposite parts providing the same rigidity and weight advantages as carbon fibre; this brings its weight to 1,942kg, a 316kg reduction from the Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS (2,258kg).
A total of 16 vehicle components are made from sustainable biocomposite parts developed in conjunction with its motorsport partner Bcomp; natural flax fibres have been used in place of carbon, its rear windows are made up of lightweight polycarbonate, and the panoramic glass roof is replaced with a biocomposite panel.
Development of the Enyaq RS Race began in 2023. The car utilises the same powertrain as its predecessor and profits from visual and technical modifications including a wider, lower chassis, redesigned bumpers, and modified shock absorbers and springs.
A brand-new high-performance braking system, racing seats, and a roll cage guarantees the best possible active and passive safety. The headlights have been darkened to show the Skoda Motorsports logo and modified to accustom for the larger 20-inch wheels with low-profile tyres.
The two electric motors in the car, capable of delivering a combined output of 250kW (335bhp), the 82kWh battery, and its top speed (180km/h) are identical to the Enyaq Coupe RS. However, the lighter concept car can now accelerate from 0-100km/h in just under five seconds.
In addition, instead of the progressive rack-and-pinion steering used in the production model, the Enyaq RS Race is fitted with linear steering, with adjustable steering wright controlled via software, and the drive ratio has been optimised for racing performance.
Skoda plans to use the new concept car as a pilot project for future innovations in series production with a view to future implementation.
Skoda Motorsport has presented a new all-electric racing car concept: The Enyaq RS Race. Unveiled on Wednesday (9 October 2024) and based on the Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS, the car was developed entirely in-house.
The lower and wider RS Race uses sustainable biocomposite parts providing the same rigidity and weight advantages as carbon fibre; this brings its weight to 1,942kg, a 316kg reduction from the Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS (2,258kg).
A total of 16 vehicle components are made from sustainable biocomposite parts developed in conjunction with its motorsport partner Bcomp; natural flax fibres have been used in place of carbon, its rear windows are made up of lightweight polycarbonate, and the panoramic glass roof is replaced with a biocomposite panel.
Development of the Enyaq RS Race began in 2023. The car utilises the same powertrain as its predecessor and profits from visual and technical modifications including a wider, lower chassis, redesigned bumpers, and modified shock absorbers and springs.
A brand-new high-performance braking system, racing seats, and a roll cage guarantees the best possible active and passive safety. The headlights have been darkened to show the Skoda Motorsports logo and modified to accustom for the larger 20-inch wheels with low-profile tyres.
The two electric motors in the car, capable of delivering a combined output of 250kW (335bhp), the 82kWh battery, and its top speed (180km/h) are identical to the Enyaq Coupe RS. However, the lighter concept car can now accelerate from 0-100km/h in just under five seconds.
In addition, instead of the progressive rack-and-pinion steering used in the production model, the Enyaq RS Race is fitted with linear steering, with adjustable steering wright controlled via software, and the drive ratio has been optimised for racing performance.
Skoda plans to use the new concept car as a pilot project for future innovations in series production with a view to future implementation.
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