Details are still scarce, but sources close to Škoda told Czech website Autoforum that power could come from a 280-horsepower 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder engine borrowed from sister company SEAT. The mill would enable the Octavia to reach 62 mph from a stop in about six seconds and go on to a top speed of 154 mph, figures that would make the Octavia RS the fastest street-legal Škoda ever built by a long shot.
Power will be transferred to the front wheels via either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch unit. A limited-slip differential will likely be offered as an option.
An upgraded suspension and bigger brakes on all four corners will keep the power in check. Additionally, the special-edition Octavia could pack a Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) system similar to the one found in the seventh-gen Volkswagen GTI.
In additional to a more powerful drivetrain, the commemorative Octavia will also get a host of visual updates including model-specific wheels, paint colors and badges.
If the rumor proves true, the 280-horsepower Škoda Octavia RS will likely be unveiled at the 2015 edition of the Geneva Motor Show and go on sale across Europe as a limited-edition model shortly after.
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