- Škoda Motorsport has leveraged Bcomp technologies in new 2025 Enyaq RS Race
- Weight cut by 316kg in stunning pilot project to demonstrate sustainable lightweighting
- All-electric concept car hints at the future of Škoda production models with technical upgrades
Sustainable lightweighting pioneer Bcomp has collaborated with Škoda Motorsport in the development of the 2025 Enyaq RS Race. This all-electric concept car is inspired by Škoda’s “Rally DNA” thanks to the latest Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 model. It is based on the Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS production model and features a host of new upgrades and innovative technology demonstrations. The integration of leading-edge sustainable materials and technologies highlights the Enyaq RS Race as a unique pilot project and proof point for potential use in future Škoda Auto production models.
Sustainable Lightweighting
For the 2025 Enyaq RS Race, Škoda Motorsport engineers continue the success of the previous concept by utilising Bcomp’s high-performance, sustainable lightweighting solutions. Based on the experience from past rally and show cars, the Škoda team understood the performance and sustainability advantages of these materials. The result was a total weight savings of 316kg versus the production Škoda Enyaq Coupé RS. Integral to this success were sustainable biocomposite parts made from Bcomp’s ampliTex™ and powerRibs™.
Bcomp’s technologies were used to create lightweight composite parts for both the interior and body of the Enyaq RS Race. Applications included the bumpers, fenders, roof vent, rear wing, dashboard, door panels, footrests for the driver and passenger, and a replacement panel for the standard model’s panoramic glass roof. In total, 16 different vehicle components were replaced with sustainable material alternatives.
An Alternative to Carbon Fibre
Bcomp’s technologies offer comparable stiffness and weight to carbon fibre while cutting CO₂ emissions by approximately 85%. The primary technology used in motorsport and automotive applications is ampliTex™, a technical fabric made from renewable flax fibres. These woven fibres not only help to dampen vibrations and contribute to weight reduction but can also serve as a visually appealing design element. Composite parts made from ampliTex™ are often reinforced with powerRibs™, a technology that further increases the stiffness of thin‑walled shell structures.
Preparing for Production
Škoda Motorsport has put ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ to the test in challenging conditions as part of its rally programme, where it has been the best-selling and most successful vehicle brand in the Rally2 class for the past ten years. Now, with the 2025 Enyaq RS Race, Škoda is exploring the potential of the technologies in production automotive applications.
While its technologies originated in sports equipment and motorsport applications, Bcomp has conclusively demonstrated capacity for high-volume automotive production in a number of major projects for international OEMs. Working alongside Škoda Auto to use ampliTex™ and powerRibs™ in production models would mark a significant step forward in the collaboration of the Czech brand and the Swiss scale-up.
Ken Kruck, Sales Representative Motorsport at Bcomp, added: “Our long-standing relationship with Škoda has been incredibly successful and has explored the potential of our sustainable lightweighting technologies in motorsport and extremely innovative concept vehicles. Now, with the Enyaq RS Race, we have demonstrated our ability to move this collaboration beyond the rally stage and onto the road with volume production. Lightweight sustainable materials will play a critical role in the future of the automotive industry, and we are excited to further explore this potential with Škoda.”
Jakub Jareš, Project Manager Enyaq RS Race, commented: “At Škoda Motorsport, we are always looking to take advantage of new technologies and materials. The cooperation with Bcomp in the field of composites enabled us to achieve significant weight savings while at the same time demonstrating that motorsport can be sustainable. In combination with a fully electric vehicle, this approach makes perfect sense to us. Looking ahead, this material will continue to play an important role in our future projects and it holds great potential for use in series production, where it could also find valuable applications.”
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