Skoda Octavia RS - Czech beauty

Skoda officially launched today the first images and official information about its new generation Skoda Octavia RS model. The third generation of the Skoda Octavia RS is the fastest one in its history. The sporty sedan will make its official appearance next month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

As usual, the top of the line Skoda Octavia will be available both as a sedan/limousine version as well as a break/estate version with both diesel (TDI) and petrol (TSI) engine options. The Skoda Octavia RS with the six speed manual gearbox and the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with an output of 184 horsepower will take the sporty Czech model from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and to a maximum speed of 232 km/h. When equipped with the 2.0 TSI petrol unit capable of developing 220 horsepower, the Skoda Octavia RS (with the same six speed manual gearbox) will be able to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and up to a maximum speed of 248 km/h. In comparison, the previous generation Skoda Octavia RS went from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and had a maximum speed of 242 km/h. For both of the engine options, optionally, there is the DSG transmission available with a double clutch.

Despite the increase in power (14 more horsepower for the diesel version and 20 more horsepower for the petrol unit) the Czech automaker announced a decrease of the average fuel consumption by 19% for the Skoda Octavia RS. The start & stop system as well as the energy regeneration while braking system are offered as standard while the sport suspension contributes to the lowered height of just 12 millimeters (13 millimeters for the estate version). 

Styling features include a double exhaust system, a back spoiler and 17, 18 or 19 inch wheels offered optionally.

The Skoda Octavia RS will make its debut in July. Pricing details have yet to be announced.