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Škoda is marking 130 years of innovation and performance with a special addition to its line-up: the Fabia 130. Building on the specification of the current Monte Carlo variant, the special-edition model is Škoda’s fastest series-produced Fabia model to date with an output of 177 PS and a top speed 142 mph.

Developed by the brand’s Technical Development team and inspired by Škoda’s ongoing rallying success, the Fabia 130 features an updated 1.5 TSI engine and bespoke chassis dynamics designed to deliver the most engaging Fabia driving experience yet. A revised DSG transmission, selectable driving modes and a series of chassis and aerodynamic upgrades all combine to make it the most responsive Fabia ever built.

Performance and precision: the fastest Fabia ever

At the heart of the new Fabia 130 lies a reworked 1.5 TSI EVO2 engine that now produces 177 PS (130 kW) – a 27 PS increase over the standard model. Škoda engineers have optimised components including the intake plenum, vibration damper and rocker arms to handle the higher output.

The result is sharper, stronger performance across the rev range: peak power is delivered between 5,750 and 6,000 rpm, with 250 Nm of torque available from just 1,500 rpm.

The seven-speed DSG transmission has also been reprogrammed with higher shift points for faster acceleration, double-clutch downshifts in Sport mode, and revised braking logic for immediate re-acceleration. The result is quicker responses and a more engaging drive.

In terms of performance, the Fabia 130 sprints from 0–62 mph in 7.4 seconds (0.6 seconds quicker than the standard 1.5 TSI), and achieves a top speed of 142 mph – making it the quickest series-produced Fabia ever. Mid-range performance has also improved, with 37-62 mph (60-100 kph) taking just 3.8 seconds (compared with 4.1 seconds), and 50–70 mph (80-120 kph) in 4.8 seconds (compared with 5.3 seconds).

To match the additional power, the Fabia 130 is equipped with sports suspension lowered by 15 mm, 18-inch Libra alloy wheels and recalibrated steering for greater precision and feedback. New Normal and Sport driving modes adapt both steering weight and throttle response, while a two-stage Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) can be turned off to deactivate traction control and allow a controlled slip in appropriate surroundings. Selecting ASR Sport + ESC Sport mode allows greater wheel slip while the ESC system intervenes later, ensuring an exciting yet safe driving experience.

Based on the Monte Carlo variant, the new Fabia 130 is offered in four exterior colours: Moon White, Velvet Red, Race Blue and Black Magic – each with a gloss black roof, pillars and mirrors.

Motorsport-inspired detailing includes black front and rear spoilers, a rear diffuser, and special 130 badges on the front wings and boot lid. Distinctive smoked 18-inch Libra wheels complement the lower stance, while black-tinted headlight housings sharpen the car’s appearance. At the rear, a black horizontal stripe pays tribute to the Fabia Rally2’s livery, while twin exhaust tips emphasise the car’s performance credentials.

Inside, the Fabia 130 combines performance-oriented design with everyday comfort. Sports seats with firm side bolsters offer excellent support during dynamic driving, while a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with DSG paddles, and stainless-steel pedals complete the cockpit feel.

Decorative grey and black aluminium trim runs across the dashboard and doors, while bespoke Fabia 130 door sills underline the car’s exclusivity. A 10-inch Virtual Cockpit is fitted as standard, along with a 9.2-inch infotainment display providing seamless connectivity.

The Fabia nameplate has been a core part of Škoda’s success story since its debut in 1999, with over five million cars produced to date. From the original Fabia vRS TDI, through the turbocharged 1.4 TSI vRS, to the R5 and Rally2 competition cars that have dominated international rallying, the Fabia has long embodied Škoda’s performance spirit.

Since 2015, Škoda Motorsport has developed successive generations of Fabia Rally2 cars that have achieved countless victories in WRC2, ERC, and national rally championships, making the Fabia the most successful rally car in its category.

The new Fabia 130 pays tribute to this rich heritage, combining everyday usability with authentic motorsport DNA.

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

Škoda Auto is an official partner of the Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships for the first time. Now in its fourth year, the event takes place this weekend in the Dutch province of Limburg. The World Championships are notable for bringing together the men’s and women’s professional elite with passionate amateur riders, who set off on the same course shortly after the pros. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with seven electrified vehicles, five of them all-electric Enyaq models. The all-electric Elroq will be showcased trackside. Visitors can look forward to a full programme, including the popular mobile café housed in the Elroq. In line with its long-standing support for cycling, Škoda’s partnership with the UCI underpins its ambition to be the top brand for active and functionally oriented customers in its European home base and in the fastest-growing international markets.

“Cycling marked the beginning of Škoda Auto 130 years ago. Since then, the company has travelled a long road of innovation and change – and the same is true for cycling. The rise of gravel cycling, which combines road riding with off-road adventure, is a great example. We’re proud to support this exciting discipline, showcasing our commitment to sustainable mobility by providing an electrified fleet. This partnership allows us to connect even more with everyday explorers who enjoy trying new things and embrace an active lifestyle.”

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing

2025 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships: bringing professionals and amateurs together
Gravel is one of the fastest-growing cycling disciplines, combining elements of road and mountain biking. This year, the fourth edition will see leading riders compete on a demanding course across natural terrain in the province of Limburg, around Beek and Maastricht. Alongside the appeal of racing on natural terrain, the format brings together the men’s and women’s professional elite with amateur enthusiasts, who start shortly after the pros and ride the same route in their age groups.

A challenging course to test riders and technique
The organisers have prepared a varied course: on Saturday the women cover 131 km, and on Sunday the men tackle 180 km. The route features four climbs between 500 and 1,500 metres in length, with several steep ramps. The toughest section comes near the finish, where riders face more than one kilometre at an average gradient of 8%, mostly on gravel. The reigning UCI gravel world champions are Mathieu van der Poel (NED) and his compatriot Marianne Vos (NED).

Škoda engaging with fans on site and on screen
Škoda Auto is supplying seven electrified vehicles for the organisers’ use, including five fully electric Enyaqs. The all-electric Elroq will be showcased trackside. Visitors can look forward to a full programme including giveaways and fan activities at two Škoda stands next to the start and finish. There will be competitions and games, as well as a mobile café built in the Elroq, serving Škoda’s own sustainable Curiosity Fuel coffee. Thousands of fans are expected to attend, with millions of viewers following the events via live broadcasts.

Škoda Auto’s long-standing commitment to cycling
This spring, Škoda announced it will be a partner for the next two seasons of two flagship UCI events: the Mountain Bike World Championships and the Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships. In doing so, the Czech carmaker has expanded its already extensive support for cycling, rooted in its rich heritage.

The company’s founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, began manufacturing bicycles in Mladá Boleslav in 1895. Cycling is one of the main pillars of Škoda Auto’s sponsorship activities, including world-renowned races. Chief among these are the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España stage races. In addition, last year the company extended its partnership with organiser A.S.O. through to 2028.

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Škoda has always had one eye on the future while never forgetting the legends that built its past. With 130 years of history under its wheels, the brand can draw on a remarkable back catalogue of classic models that have shaped automotive history.

As part of its creative process, Škoda’s design team often looks back to the brand’s most iconic models, reinterpreting them through the lens of its Modern Solid design philosophy. The latest classic to be reimagined for the electric era is the legendary Škoda 110 R coupé – a pioneering model that not only captured the hearts of drivers in its day but also laid the foundations for some of Škoda’s most successful rally and race cars.

Škoda’s 2025 110 R reboot is the work of Richard Švec, a designer at Škoda Auto who works in the digital modelling team. His passion for the 110 R has inspired him to craft a bold, forward-looking reimagining of the Coupé for the electric age.

Despite drawing obvious inspiration from the classic 1970s model, Richard’s take on the 110 R is anything but retro. Instead, it’s a clean-sheet vision that carefully integrates subtle nods to the original, while embracing the crisp proportions and uncluttered surfaces that define Škoda’s new Modern Solid design language.

With a strong stance, taut surfaces and geometric shapes, the 110 R is a coupé that captures the elegance and boldness of the original. Skoda’s incredible motorsport heritage is evident too: flared arches, a visible roll cage, centre-lock wheels, and ribbed detailing on the bonnet pay subtle homage to the legendary 130 RS.

From the start of the design process, the 2025 110 R was envisaged with electric propulsion and a rear-wheel drive layout – the latter element remaining faithful to the original. To help reinforce the visual link between the concept and its inspiration, the new version features distinctive side air intakes that take on a new function as cooling ducts for the battery pack. “Because an EV doesn’t need the same kind of cooling system as a combustion car, I was able to keep the shapes and surfaces beautifully clean,” says Richard.

Hi-tech features play a starring role too. Low-drag cameras replace conventional mirrors, while the headlights are concealed beneath sliding covers that only reveal themselves when in use.

“Lighting tells you so much about a car’s era,” Richard explains. “Reusing round headlights or retro tail lamps would have been too backward-looking. Instead, I used Škoda’s new Tech-loop lighting signature, recently introduced with the Vision O concept.”

Other details include a striking black front panel that integrates a host of sensors, vertical LED running lights, and an illuminated Škoda badge. At the rear, a standalone glowing logo takes centre stage, mirrored on the wheels and even within the rear windows.

Explaining the overall design concept, Richard explains: “I didn’t want to recreate the past. The goal was to capture the spirit of the 110 R in a car that feels innovative and absolutely contemporary. Finding the right balance between heritage and modernity was the real challenge.

“I’ve always been drawn to elegant cars – those with clean surfaces and simple details. That’s exactly what the 110 R did so well. It was stylish, but it also had real motorsport credibility. That combination fascinated me.”

The rebooted vision of the 110 R was brought to life using both traditional and digital tools. Richard began with sketches before evolving the design into a 3D digital model, giving the coupé a striking presence, even in concept form.

Like Škoda’s other reimagined classics, such as the Felicia Fun and Favorit, the 110 R concept is purely a design study at this stage with no plans for production. However, the brand’s classic designs and rich heritage continue to inform Škoda’s design teams as they develop and craft the next generation of cars.

Article source: www.skoda.co.uk

The Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav is celebrating its 30^th anniversary. Since its opening in 1995, it has showcased a plenty of unique historic vehicles, hosted many themed exhibitions and welcomed more than four million visitors. Since its opening, it has thus contributed to enriching cultural life in both Mladá Boleslav and the entire region.

Home and cultural archive of the brand’s long and fascinating history

The Škoda Museum first opened its doors in 1995 to mark Škoda Auto’s centenary and is housed in a historic industrial building from the early 20th century. Originally home to the production of bicycles, motorcycles, engines and complete cars, the building is located on the Václav Klement Avenue in Mladá Boleslav leading to Škoda’s main production plant.

In 2012, the museum underwent an extensive modernisation, giving it its current form. The exhibition space of 1,800 m² is divided into the three sections Tradition, Evolution and Precision. Other features include a dedicated repository for sports cars and prototypes, the Laurin & Klement Forum multifunctional hall, the Václav café and restaurant, and a souvenir shop. The museum displays around 50 cars, 5 motorcycles and 2 bicycles, while the repository holds 23 studies, prototypes and racing cars.

Since 2018, the exhibition in the museum has also featured an L&K–Lorraine-Dietrich 450 aircraft engine from 1926. In collaboration with the National Technical Museum in Prague it is recalling the aviation chapter of Laurin & Klement’s history.

Over the past 30 years, the Škoda Museum has also become a cultural centre for both the city of Mladá Boleslav and the entire region. Alongside permanent and temporary exhibitions, it regularly hosts various cultural and educational events and activities for both adults and children. Moreover, it also takes part in local and nationwide initiatives, including the popular Museum Night events.

Unique exhibits and themed exhibitions
The Škoda Museum continually enriches its permanent displays with themed exhibitions, presenting concept cars, design studies and or student projects soon after their world premieres. In recent years, these themed exhibitions have also featured the new-generation Superb alongside all its predecessors, 50 years of the RS designation, the Škoda Popular and Rapid as well as 60 years of the Škoda 1000 MB and displays dedicated to sustainability and ecology.

The museum consistently posts strong visitor numbers, attracting visitors from across the globe: In 2006, it welcomed its one-millionth visitor and its four-millionth this January. Visits can also be combined with tours of Škoda’s production plants in Mladá Boleslav, Vrchlabí or Kvasiny, or with a trip to Ferdinand Porsche’s Birth House in Liberec–Vratislavice.

Two anniversaries: 30 years of the museum and 130 years of Škoda
The museum’s jubilee coincides with the 130th anniversary since the foundations of Škoda were laid, making the company one of the world’s oldest carmakers still in operation. A special exhibition dedicated to this this special landmark anniversary is still running until the end of the year.

Article source: www.skoda-storyboard.com