Fabia RS 1.4 TSI 180 bhp 7 speed DSG

sidindica · 2nd March 2010, 09:46

article from carscoop

The Fabia RS hatchback and Estate models are motivated by the VW Group's 1.4-liter double-supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers an output of 180 horsepower.
A seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission with paddle-shifters transfers power to the front wheels.

Skoda said that 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration comes in 7.3 seconds for both versions with the hatchback reaching a top speed of 225km/h or 140mph, and the Estate 227km/h or 141mph.
Combined fuel consumption for both models is estimated at 6.4lt/100km, equal to 36.8mpg US and 44mpg UK.
Being a sporty model and all, Skoda's err VW's engineers tweaked the Fabia's suspension and brakes and added the firm's new XDS electronic differential which is also found on the Ibiza Cupra and Polo GTI cars.
In the styling department, both versions of the Fabia RS features subtle cosmetic upgrades that include the new front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights 17-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers, tinted windows and a new rear bumper with a diffuser and dual exhaust.
Depending on the color of the body, the roof, rear spoiler and wheels for the Fabia RS hatchback can be finished in black, white or silver.
As for the interior, both cars get sports seats with "RS" logos on the backrests, a new three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum pedals.

NOS Power · 2nd March 2010, 10:14

Hope they launch this in India

........ Will be the first proper Hot Hatch, and what a hatch it will be

raj.barcode · 2nd March 2010, 10:31

+1 to that, with slightly lesser priced spares,
it will be a super monster car and will be lapped up by people like us for sure

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Originally Posted by NOS Power

Hope they launch this in India

........ Will be the first proper Hot Hatch, and what a hatch it will be

brraj · 2nd March 2010, 10:48

I dont think this will be launched in india and even if they do it price will be around 12+.

rg_chn · 2nd March 2010, 10:57

I don't think this will make it to India. If t all it does, it would be detuned for Indian conditions.

@brraj - it wouldn't be priced 12+. thats the Laura TSI price.

mnhegde · 2nd March 2010, 11:16

WOW! That's a hottie. 180 hp with a 7 speed DSG on a hatch??

Launching this car in India with same specs?? We are free to dream anything

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@rg_chn: Agree to your points.

extreme_torque · 2nd March 2010, 11:22

It looks horrendous to me... no matter what engine it has. VW give me a Polo Sport if you will!

rameshnanda · 2nd March 2010, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by NOS Power

Hope they launch this in India

........ Will be the first proper Hot Hatch, and what a hatch it will be

Practically it can't make it India. We don't even need to hope for it.

Shan2nu · 2nd March 2010, 12:37

Performance is good, styling is not. They need to work on the design aspect. Let alone sporty, the car doesn't even look proportionate.

Shan2nu

srishiva · 2nd March 2010, 12:43

Doesn't look like a hot hatch! Looks really bad.

Nilesh5417 · 2nd March 2010, 13:01

Still remains the ugly duckling inspite of the heart transplant! Doesn't "look" hot one bit!

thedreamcatcher · 2nd March 2010, 14:06

This real neat. People here are already boosting the Fabia to 150+ BHP, with this car in, boosting can take it to over 250+ BHP

@brraj would be interested for sure

suhaas307 · 2nd March 2010, 14:38

I'd be a happier man if this 1.4 TSI mill finds its way into the Polo.

The Fabia vRS looks disappointing.

Sudan_NFS · 3rd March 2010, 01:37

I feel hatch looks better when compare to Estate which looks hilariouss like our Dzire(simply extending the tail of the hatch).

aargee · 3rd March 2010, 02:56

The cars are beautiful, but their A.S.S are far from beauty.

2nd March 2010, 09:46	#1
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,892 Thanked: 8,106 Times	Fabia RS 1.4 TSI 180 bhp 7 speed DSG article from carscoop The Fabia RS hatchback and Estate models are motivated by the VW Group's 1.4-liter double-supercharged four-cylinder gasoline engine that delivers an output of 180 horsepower. A seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission with paddle-shifters transfers power to the front wheels. Skoda said that 0-100km/h (62mph) acceleration comes in 7.3 seconds for both versions with the hatchback reaching a top speed of 225km/h or 140mph, and the Estate 227km/h or 141mph. Combined fuel consumption for both models is estimated at 6.4lt/100km, equal to 36.8mpg US and 44mpg UK. Being a sporty model and all, Skoda's err VW's engineers tweaked the Fabia's suspension and brakes and added the firm's new XDS electronic differential which is also found on the Ibiza Cupra and Polo GTI cars. In the styling department, both versions of the Fabia RS features subtle cosmetic upgrades that include the new front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights 17-inch alloy wheels, red brake callipers, tinted windows and a new rear bumper with a diffuser and dual exhaust. Depending on the color of the body, the roof, rear spoiler and wheels for the Fabia RS hatchback can be finished in black, white or silver. As for the interior, both cars get sports seats with "RS" logos on the backrests, a new three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum pedals. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sidindica : 2nd March 2010 at 09:50.
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2nd March 2010, 10:14	#2
NOS Power BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kolkata Posts: 404 Thanked: 79 Times View My Garage	Hope they launch this in India ........ Will be the first proper Hot Hatch, and what a hatch it will be
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2nd March 2010, 10:48	#4
brraj BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 913 Thanked: 1,282 Times	I dont think this will be launched in india and even if they do it price will be around 12+.
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2nd March 2010, 10:57	#5
rg_chn BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: K.S.A Posts: 343 Thanked: 3 Times	I don't think this will make it to India. If t all it does, it would be detuned for Indian conditions. @brraj - it wouldn't be priced 12+. thats the Laura TSI price.
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2nd March 2010, 11:16	#6
mnhegde BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B E N G A L U R U Posts: 473 Thanked: 0 Times	WOW! That's a hottie. 180 hp with a 7 speed DSG on a hatch?? Launching this car in India with same specs?? We are free to dream anything . @rg_chn: Agree to your points. Last edited by mnhegde : 2nd March 2010 at 11:20.
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2nd March 2010, 11:22	#7
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	It looks horrendous to me... no matter what engine it has. VW give me a Polo Sport if you will!
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2nd March 2010, 12:37	#9
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Performance is good, styling is not. They need to work on the design aspect. Let alone sporty, the car doesn't even look proportionate. Shan2nu
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2nd March 2010, 12:43	#10
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Doesn't look like a hot hatch! Looks really bad.
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2nd March 2010, 13:01	#11
Nilesh5417 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,812 Thanked: 2,613 Times	Still remains the ugly duckling inspite of the heart transplant! Doesn't "look" hot one bit!
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2nd March 2010, 14:06	#12
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	This real neat. People here are already boosting the Fabia to 150+ BHP, with this car in, boosting can take it to over 250+ BHP @brraj would be interested for sure
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2nd March 2010, 14:38	#13
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	I'd be a happier man if this 1.4 TSI mill finds its way into the Polo. The Fabia vRS looks disappointing.
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3rd March 2010, 01:37	#14
Sudan_NFS BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 759 Thanked: 16 Times	I feel hatch looks better when compare to Estate which looks hilariouss like our Dzire(simply extending the tail of the hatch).
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3rd March 2010, 02:56	#15
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,641 Times	The cars are beautiful, but their A.S.S are far from beauty.
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