Skoda is preparing a sporty Rapid

With the sporty version of the Skoda Rapid compact limousine , the Czech car manufacturer is once again showing the diversity of its model range. The 32nd edition of the legendary Volkswagen tuning event takes place in Wörthersee from May 8 to 12, 2013.

Every year at the beginning of May, up to 200,000 Volkswagen tuning fans gather at the cult meeting in Reifnitz, Austria. This year, Skoda will show them the Skoda Rapid Sport model as a particularly successful study of its compact limousine Skoda Rapid.
"The GTI meeting is a Mecca for all fans of tuning and motorsport" , says Skoda's chairman of the board Prof. Dr. hc Winfried Vahland . "With the Skoda Rapid Sport, we will be showing for the first time a distinctly sporty and emotional version of our new Rapid compact limousine. "

"This is how we once again emphasize the competence of our employees in the field of sports cars and motorsport" , says Werner Eichhorn , member of the board of directors responsible for Skoda Auto Sales and Marketing

Skoda Rapid Sport shows the potential of Skoda design and the possibilities hidden in the Rapid. The result was a car full of dynamics with a sporty look. The car is painted in metallic colors Corrida red and Steel gray . This sports car stands confidently and distinctively on large 19″ light alloy wheels. The front of the car charms with a spoiler and a massive air intake. Generously sized fenders and massive door sills underline the car's sporty exterior.

Additional sporty elements are added by the rear of the car with a prominent bumper and two integrated exhaust tips . The rear group lamps with a typical C-shaped design are color-coded. The bottom end is made of carbon. In the interior, the sporty look continues, for example, in the form of a sports steering wheel, Recaro seats and illuminated door sills.

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Source: Skoda