Skoda 110 R Coupe reimagined with electric racer

Skoda has reimagined the classic 110 R Coupe of the 1970s with a new concept car, complete with a roll cage, motorsport-inspired aero and a rear-wheel-drive battery-electric powertrain.

The ‘clean-sheet’ rework was designed by Richard Švec of the Czech brand’s digital modelling team in accordance with its new ‘Modern Solid’ design language and taking inspiration from the original rear-engined coupe.

But while the OG was propelled by a four-cylinder petrol engine (mated to a four-speed manual transmission) and went on to spawn rally-bred 130 RS, Skoda’s latest concept is powered by an electric motor, mounted to the rear axle.

It’s bound to be much heavier than the 880kg ICE car it pays homage to but a lot more aerodynamic thanks to concealed headlights and digital mirrors.

Geometric shapes and a sleek silver exterior also feature, along with a thin blacked-out front panel that integrates sensors, an illuminated Skoda badge and LED daytime running lights.

At the rear, an illuminated Skoda logo is planted below a full-width light bar, which, like the front end, curves into a vertical line at either side.

“I’ve always been drawn to elegant cars – those with clean surfaces and simple details,” Švec said.

“That’s exactly what the 110 R did so well. It was stylish, but it also had real motorsport credibility. That combination fascinated me.”

 Skoda says the concept is “purely a design study” at this stage, with no plans for production. 

If it did want to enter the electric sports car market in the near future, odds are a coupe body would be fashioned for the already rear-drive VW ID.3/Cupra Born twins – both of which will be replaced by the all-electric Mk9 Golf.

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