Skoda has unveiled an updated version of its Enyaq RS Race concept car, featuring the brand’s new Tech Deck face design and a twin-motor all-wheel drive setup. The electric concept delivers 335 horsepower and accelerates from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds.
The Enyaq RS Race builds on the road-going Enyaq Coupé vRS platform. But according to Skoda officials, biocomposite components and sustainable materials like flax fiber help the concept weigh just 1,946 kilograms – that’s 316kg lighter than the standard road car.
The weight savings make a real difference in performance.
The concept borrows heavily from Skoda’s successful rally program. An optimized chassis works alongside a hydraulic handbrake and limited-slip differentials on both axles. These changes mirror the setup used in Skoda’s championship-winning Fabia RS Rally2 car.
Rally car components appear throughout the cabin – the steering wheel, Atech racing seats, six-point seatbelts, safety door filling, and automatic fire extinguisher all come directly from the Fabia RS Rally2.
Rally DNA Meets Electric Performance
Green and red lights mounted on either side of the vehicle indicate the high-voltage system’s status. This design element mirrors the last generation of Rally1 cars from the World Rally Championship.
The Enyaq RS Race’s body stretches 72mm wider than the road car at the front and 116mm wider at the rear. The concept sits 70mm lower overall.
Aerodynamic upgrades include optimized wheels, a large rear wing, and a new rear diffuser.
These components improve airflow and generate downforce for better handling at speed.
Recent EV manufacturers have embraced digital soundtracks to enhance the driving experience. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Abarth 600e Scorpionissima both feature electronically-produced engine notes through internal and external speakers. The Cupra Tavascan offers similar technology.
Skoda’s concept follows this trend with its own digital soundtrack. The system uses the road car’s Havas sound system but adds larger speakers front and rear for enhanced audio delivery.
The company won’t build the Enyaq RS Race for customers. Instead, it serves as a test bed for future production technologies – particularly sustainable materials, lightweight construction, and all-electric drivetrains that could appear in upcoming Skoda models.
