Skoda Fabia R5 Rally Car

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Skoda revealed today the Fabia R5 rally car, which is going to have its world debut at the next Essen Motor Show on Saturday. The Skoda Fabia R5 is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that's mated to a 5-speed sequential transmission. Skoda equips the Fabia R5 with a McPherson strut suspension. According to Skoda's official specifications, the Fabia R5 weighs just 1,230 kg and it complies with all of FIA's regulations. However, the Fabia R5 is going to be homologated by mid-2015. The Skoda Fabia R5 comes with a new aerodynamics package that includes wider fenders, new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a roof scoop, a rear wing and a modified hood with vents for cooling the engine bay.

Skoda also equips the Fabia R5 with a central exhaust system, a full roll cage, sport bucket seats and other racing equipment.

The Skoda Fabia R5 is going to compete in the WRC 2 series from next year.

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