: Exceptionally light, sitting low on small-diameter wheels. Racing Achievements
: Won the 1981 European Touring Car Championship manufacturers' title. Skoda 130 RS
The Turkish Miracle: When a ŠKODA 130 LR Beat the Group B Rally Monsters : Exceptionally light, sitting low on small-diameter wheels
: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, based on the Škoda 110 R. Body : Lightweight 2-door coupé with a fastback roofline. Body : Lightweight 2-door coupé with a fastback roofline
The Škoda 130 RS is often called the "Porsche of the East". Introduced in 1975, it became one of the most successful rally and circuit cars from the Eastern Bloc. Despite being "weaker on paper" than its competitors, it regularly defeated more powerful cars. Key Specifications & Design
: Proved highly competitive against Group B monsters like the Audi Sport quattro. Cultural Impact & Legacy
: 1.3L inline four-cylinder, generating up to 142 hp at 8500 rpm.