The Skoda Octavia RS is a saloon (sedan) with 4 doors and a front mounted powerplant which delivers its power to the front wheels.
Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 1.8 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder motor, with 5 valves per cylinder that produces power and torque figures of 177.5 bhp (180 PS/132 kW) at 5500 rpm and 235 N·m (173 lb·ft/24 kgm) at 1950-5000 rpm respectively.
The power is delivered to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox.
The Skoda Octavia RS weighs a claimed 1325 kg at the kerb.
Top quoted speed is 232 km/h, or 144 mph, claimed fuel consumption figures are 10.8/6.4/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined per EU 93/116, and carbon dioxide emissions are 192.0 g/km.
Full specs
Body type
4 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4507 mm
Weight
1325 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
180 PS / 177.5 bhp / 132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
235 Nm / 173 ft.lb / 24 kgm @ 1950-5000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 6.7 s
Top speed
232 km/h / 144 mph
Economy
10.8/6.4/8.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined per EU 93/116