Press release
343KB
may 16, 2022 - Skoda Racing
ŠKODA Motorsport intensively works on improving weight balance of new ŠKODA FABIA Rally2
› Future ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 based on the all-new fourth generation of the FABIA road car
› Optimized weight distribution thanks to wider body and longer wheelbase
› #rally car goes through intensive phase of testing and development
Mladá Boleslav, 16 May 2022 – ŠKODA Motorsport is taking no break during the development process of the new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2. Currently, the
technicians’ emphasis lies on perfecting the weight distribution. In this respect, the chassis derived from the current FABIA road car gives the engineers the chance to further improve
the #rally car’s handling characteristics. The new generation of the worldwide successful Rally2 vehicle especially benefits from the new FABIA’s longer wheel base.
The new generation Rally2 variant of the ŠKODA FABIA is based on the all-new road car model. With this evolution comes a new chassis as well. As the regulations allow only minor changes in this area, the #rally car takes advantages of the road car’s modified dimensions: The series production ŠKODA FABIA features a 94 millimetres longer wheelbase and 48 millimetres more in width.
Michal Hrabánek, Head of ŠKODA Motorsport, says: “The current ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo is the most successful car in its category, winning events all over the world again during the ongoing 2022 season. With the new generation Rally2 variant of the ŠKODA FABIA, we target to defend this position in the future. The completely new chassis is one of the key factors for even better competitiveness.”
During the current test and development phase of the new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2, ŠKODA Motorsport puts a key emphasis on the car‘s weight balance. The longer wheelbase and overall larger dimensions give the engineers new options to position the car’s main components. To find an optimal weight distribution, ŠKODA Motorsport's engineers developed a unique method to change the balance of the car during test sessions, to evaluate different weight distribution solutions and to analyse set-ups for all types of stage surface.
Jan Krasula, project leader of the development team at ŠKODA Motorsport, describes: “To make the most out this layout, we have started from scratch compared to the previous ŠKODA FABIA Rally2. For example, we were able to re-position the fuel tank. In the engine compartment, we took advantage of the larger space between the chassis rails. We have as well redesigned gearbox, clutch and flywheel to achieve less inertia and more efficiency. Also, the new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 gets a bigger and more efficient intercooler, which would not have fit under the current car’s bonnet.”
Emil Lindholm, reigning Finnish #rally champion, says after extensively testing the development car: “The new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 is very well balanced. The longer wheelbase makes the car a little bit calmer, the rear is more stable.
Andreas Mikkelsen, who at the wheel of a ŠKODA FABIA Rally2 evo in 2021 won the WRC2 Drivers’ title of the FIA World #rally Championship and the FIA European #rally Championship overall, agrees: “The balance of the car is really, really nice. That gives me a lot of confidence to push over jumps.” And test driver colleague Kris Meeke, a winner on FIA World #rally Championship level as well, sums up his experience with the new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2: “Step by step, we are making improvements in every area.”
220516-SKODA-FABIA-Rally2-1.JPG
4500x3000, 10MB
220516-SKODA-FABIA-Rally2-2.JPG
4500x3000, 11MB
Related news |
||
|
|
|
june 13, 2022
|
april 28, 2022
|
december 21, 2020
|
|
ŠKODA Motorsport is taking no break during the development process of the new generation ŠKODA FABIA Rally2. Currently, the techni... |
› Future #rally version of ŠKODA FABIA benefits from road car’s advanced platform made of high-strength and ultra-high-strength st... |
New model year of successful #rally car from Czech manufacturer with improvements concerning performance, handling, reliability, l... |
Download all 
You might be interested in |
||
|
|
|
december 18, 2020
|
november 27, 2018
|
october 22, 2018
|
|
14 international, regional and national titles conquered by private ŠKODA crews Team Toksport WRT claimed the WRC2 Team Championsh... |
› ŠKODA Motorsport operates out of new 16,400 square metres facilities close to the ŠKODA AUTO factory in Mladá Boleslav› Purpose-... |
At China #rally Longyou Team Cusco driver scores fifth APRC victory in a row › Navigator Yasui also crowned FIA Asia-Pacific #rall... |
Italian 
Download all 
Share
Share via mail 
Automotive
Sport
Events
Art&Culture
Design
Fashion&Beauty
Food&Hospitality
Technology
Nautica
Racing
Excellence
Corporate
OffBeat
Green
Gift
Pop
Heritage
Entertainment
Health & Wellness