Praga Bohema hypercar on fast track for Australia

Another new player in the bespoke hypercar market has emerged – the 2023 Praga Bohema, which was revealed overnight and is a strong chance to be launched Down Under.

Following the trail blazed by the likes of Pagani and Koenigsegg, Czech-based Praga Cars is currently in talks with potential sales and aftersales partners in Australia for its stunning new road-legal, race-bred two-seater Praga Bohema.

The million-dollar mid-engined speed machine is not yet homologated for road use and detailed specifications are still to be released.

However, engineers behind the Bohema – which is in the final few months of development – are targeting a 982kg total weight (wet, without fuel) and a power output of 522kW from the 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 that’s derived from the Nissan GT-R.

The engine has been developed further by UK-based Litchfield Engineering, which is shooting for the 700hp (and torque of 725Nm) in “base form”. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a Hewland sequential transmission.

Praga has been developing the Bohema with input from former Formula 1 and current Indy Car racer Roman Grosjean, who is said to have served as the inspiration for the hypercar when he challenged Praga to produce “a genuine uncompromised two-person road/track performance car”.

The racing focus and huge emphasis on aerodynamics is plain to see, with the “elegant and intriguing” (Praga’s words) bodywork wrapped around a carbon-fibre monocoque.

In terms of aero, the Bohema – which looks like the love child of a BAC Mono and Mercedes-AMG ONE – is claimed to generate more than 900kg of downforce at 250km/h, thanks in part to the unique rear spoiler design.

The Bohema rides on fully adjustable independent suspension with pushrod-operated adjustable dampers in all four corners, while stopping duties are handled by 380mm carbon-ceramic disc brakes with six-piston callipers.

Rolling stock comes in the form of staggered 18-inch front and 19-inch rear centre-lock magnesium wheels shod with super-sticky but road-legal Pirelli Trofeo R tyres

Swathes of Alcantara and leather line the narrow two-seater cockpit, which has a target weight of 34kg and is claimed to “perfectly fit two large adults in race-position comfort”. Access is aided by doors that swing open over the bodywork and a removeable steering wheel.

A digital instrument cluster is positioned on this rectangular steering wheel to provide drivers with an unimpeded view of the road or track ahead.

The air-conditioning controls are housed in a “fighter jet style” roof console, while the slimline centre console houses accessories like the launch control switch and inbuilt fire extinguisher trigger.

Praga says that the Bohema has been in development for five years and will be presented in its final production specification in the first half of 2023.

In a statement, the company said: “Praga is targeting making the Bohema available as road-legal in all major hypercar markets and is now taking orders and in discussion with potential sales and aftersales partners in countries including Australia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, UAE, UK and USA.”

Pricing is set at €1.28 million ($A1.8m) plus taxes in Europe and £1.1 million ($A2m) in the UK.

Just 89 units will be produced globally, with Praga targeting an annual production output of 20 vehicles per annum as of 2024. It plans to build 10 next year.

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