While all we ever got was a detuned Octavia RS that still attracts a lot of fan following in India, Skoda will showcase the fastest ever series production Octavia RS 230 at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. Developing 230 hp from a 2.0-liter TSi motor, this go faster variant of the Octavia now holds a 10 hp advantage over the outgoing model. The additional power makes the hatchback sprint from 0 – 100 kph in 6.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.1 second, while top speed has gone up from 248 kph to a more rounded figure of 250 kph.
This one made 10 hp less
The Skoda Octavia RS 230 will come fitted with an electronically controlled differential front axle lock that will enable the hot-hatch to go even faster around bends, a first for any Skoda to come equipped with such technology. While the car will make its debut next month, buyers will only be able to queue up at dealerships beginning June, when Skoda starts shipping the car out for sale. Will any of those reach our shores? The possibility looks bleak, considering the manufacturer’s current status in India.