Skoda’s Fabia Motorsport Edition celebrates racing heritage

Skoda is commemorating its racing heritage with a special edition of its Fabia hatchback.

Called the Fabia Motorsport Edition, it’s based on the Fabia 130 special edition which means it gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 174bhp.

However, unlike the regular 130 special edition, the Motorsport Edition receives a full rally-inspired bodywork package which draws influences from Skoda’s Fabia RS Rally2 competition car.

Exclusively finished in ‘Moon White’, the Motorsport Edition has contrasted black pillars and a black roof, as well as black-coloured details such as the front splitter and rear spoiler. In addition, special decals have been applied down the side, while the bi-LED headlights have been given a smoked finish. Special 18-inch alloy wheels in a smoked finish complete the look.

Inside, the front sport seats get integrated headrests and a carbon-look trim in a variety of areas. Since the Motorsport Edition is limited to just 125 units, each model comes with its own plaque commemorating its position in the build slot. Even the door sills get a special racing motif to help further separate this car from the standard Fabia range.

All cars get a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission as standard, too, and this has been tweaked and enhanced for the Motorsport Edition to bring quicker changes.

All buyers of the Skoda Fabia Motorsport Edition will also get a special gift box containing a piece of the safety frame from the Fabia RS Rally2 car, and a certificate of origin signed by the board of management for Skoda Auto.