Skoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) vRS 2005-2012

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
28 July 2005

FIRST OFFICIAL PICTURES OF FASTEST EVER SKODA

The fastest and most powerful production vehicle ever made by Škoda is one step closer to our shores. Due to arrive at the end of the year, the Škoda Octavia vRS hatch has a 0-62mph of just 7.3 seconds and maximum speed of 149mph. Torque from the 2.0 TFSI 200bhp turbo direct injection engine is an impressive 280Nm at 1800 to 5000 rpm.

Available in hatch and estate versions, the estate can achieve 0-62mph in 7.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 148mph.
The new Škoda Octavia vRS will make its first world public appearance at this year’s International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA) on 12th September.
Following in the cult footsteps of the current Octavia vRS, this new vRS will be offered in a limited range of colours, comprised of a new colour, Race Blue metallic, Sprint Yellow, Corrida Red, Diamond Silver metallic and Black Magic pearl effect.
The first official photos of Škoda’s hottest road car yet are enclosed.


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• Škoda Octavia Mk1 (1U) 1996-2001
• Škoda Octavia Mk1 (1U) vRS 2001-2002
• Škoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) 2004-2013
• Škoda Octavia Mk2 (1Z) vRS 2005-2012
• Škoda Octavia Mk3 (5E) 2012-2019
• Škoda Octavia Mk3 (5E) vRS 2012-2019
• Škoda Octavia Mk4 2019-
• Škoda Octavia Mk4 vRS iV 2019-

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