Hoffman & Novague R200 Non-Fiction '15

[Miao]

Meet the R200 Non-Fiction, a modern interpretation of the Skoda 130 RS rally car based on the first generation Audi R8 V8.

This is a fully functional concept currently on display at the DOX Center for Contemporary Art in Prague, Czech Republic. It has been styled by Czech designer Petr Novák who wanted to bring back to life the Skoda 130 RS rally car which in 2015 is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

A first generation Audi R8 4.2 FSI V8 was used as foundation and development took around 18 months, with the end result being a 4400mm long, 2000mm wide and 1300mm tall retro-styled supercar with Bentley-like headlights and an interesting design, albeit controversial.

Power comes from the same V8 4.2-liter naturally aspirated engine delivering output to an all-wheel drive system through a six-speed manual gearbox. The power figures have not been disclosed but these are likely close to the R8’s 420 PS (309 kW) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft).

It's not just for show as the R200 Non-Fiction will actually go into production in January 2016 and the plan is to make around 24 cars, with each carrying a starting price of approximately €255,000 ($274,000).

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[Mauricio_Zika]

By far one of the ugliest sports car i've ever seen. Poor Audi R8...

[Warachia]

By far one of the ugliest sports car i've ever seen. Poor Audi R8...

I'm not a fan of it too. Maybe Hoffman & Novague should have let Skoda themselves do the modern-interpretation of the 130 RS

[Lunytrickz]

Hoffman & No-vague?
shouldn't that be Hoffman & REAL-vague total fiction?

[Miao]

Hoffman & No-vague?
shouldn't that be Hoffman & REAL-vague total fiction?

Perhaps you should Czech out Hoffman & Novague's origin, since they aren't English/American.

[Whiterun Guard]

Are you sure they really meant a modern interpretation of the Škoda 130 RS?

It looks more like a Škoda 110 R.

[MadManCK]

The downward running design element on the side is symbolic for the overall design impact. Some mismatch elements picked from the rest of the VAG group. Lambo rear lights, Bentley front lights. Some hints of R8.
Without the downward sidelines it would still be an average design. Still not really very desirable. The interior is boring, dull and represents the "day after" effect very well. Just compare it to the similar based Lambo Gallardo and Audi R8.
But the Czech community probably thinks otherwise.
Skoda is of course absorbed by the VW group, just like many other manufacturers in Europe. Giving a car a recognizable face is one way to keep your identity within the group.

Will this be a hot selling product? Probably not. Maybe if they offer it for around 80.000$.

Will it be a Czech babe magnet? Who knows

[Miao]