# Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 (2022–present)

- Source: https://racingcarnetwork.com/wiki/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2/
- Publisher: Racing Car Network (racingcarnetwork.com), the race car marketplace
- Type: car · Brand: Škoda
- Discipline: rally-offroad
- Series: rally2, wrc
- Era: 2020s
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

The Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 is Škoda Motorsport's current four-wheel-drive customer rally car, homologated in September 2022 on the fourth-generation Fabia. It runs a 1.6-litre turbo with a 32 mm restrictor and a five-speed sequential gearbox. It is the volume choice for WRC2, ERC and national championships, and the car most privateers buy new or nearly new.

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,620 cc four-cylinder turbo, direct injection, 32 mm intake restrictor, EA888-derived [0][7] |
| Power | 214-216 kW (about 289 hp), 430-432 Nm, 7,500 rpm limit, 2.5 bar max plenum pressure [0][7] |
| Weight | 1,230 kg minimum [0] |
| Gearbox | 5-speed sequential, 4x4, mechanical front and rear differentials [0] |
| Chassis | Fabia 4th-generation steel body, welded roll cage, McPherson front and rear, Marelli electronics, 82.5 l fuel tank [0][27] |
| Brakes | Tarmac 355 x 32 mm discs; gravel 300 x 32 mm discs [0] |
| Dimensions | Length 4,108 mm, wheelbase 2,569 mm, width 1,820 mm [0] |
| Wheels | Tarmac 8x18 in (min 8.9 kg); gravel 7x15 in (min 8.6 kg) [0] |
| Years | Unveiled 14 June 2022, FIA homologation 1 September 2022, in production [1][10] |
| Class | FIA Rally2 (RC2) [3] |
| Built | 100th car delivered July 2024; 200th car reached during 2025, with 94 delivered that year [5][9] |

## History

Škoda Motorsport showed the Fabia RS Rally2 at Mladá Boleslav on 14 June 2022 after almost a year of testing on tarmac, gravel and snow in seven countries and in northern Finland [10]. The car sits on the fourth-generation Fabia body and replaces the Fabia Rally2 evo. The engine is new: a 1,620 cc turbo four derived from the EA888 family, with a new turbocharger, a larger charge-cooling circuit, new pistons and reworked ports [7]. The FIA restrictor of 32 mm limits output to around 214 kW and 430 Nm [7]. The five-speed sequential gearbox and two mechanical differentials follow Rally2 rules [0].

The planned debut at Rally Finland in August 2022 slipped because of supply problems with parts [8]. The FIA homologated the car on 1 September 2022 [1], and Andreas Mikkelsen won first time out at the Lausitz Rallye in Germany in November 2022 [11]. Seven cars started the 2023 Monte Carlo Rally, the car's first WRC round [9]. Mikkelsen took the 2023 WRC2 drivers' title with four wins [9].

Rally2 rules freeze the main components at homologation. Within the first two years Škoda could file three performance jokers plus two for safety or reliability [1]. In March 2024 it used two: quick couplers and a rear-differential disconnect that lets the rear axle free when the handbrake is pulled [2]. A second set of longer gear ratios for fast gravel and new gravel dampers followed, and aero changes were rolled out gradually [1][2]. In March 2025 came Packet 25: a lighter exhaust, new engine software, more durable gravel dampers, protection for driveshaft boots, calipers and brake hoses at the rear uprights, a new roof vent and optional 2 kg lighter seats [5][6]. It is standard on new cars and sold to existing owners [6].

Deliveries passed 100 in July 2024 [9] and reached the 200th car in 2025, with 94 cars handed over that year [5]. Every car delivered in 2026 carries a 125 Years package with polycarbonate rear windows, CV joint sleeves, light engine wiring, an updated centre panel and magnesium OZ rims [24]. Buyers should note the class timeline: new Rally2 homologations are due to stop in 2026 and the last homologation validity runs to 2030, depending on the car [23].

## Palmarès

The car won on its debut at the Lausitz Rallye in November 2022 [11]. Andreas Mikkelsen took the 2023 WRC2 drivers' title with four wins and a 33-point margin [9]. Toksport WRT won the WRC2 teams' title with it in 2023 and again in 2025, when Nikolay Gryazin also took the WRC2 Challenger title [12]. Miko Marczyk won the 2025 FIA European Rally Championship, the first Polish ERC champion since 2017 [14]. In 2025 alone the model recorded 4,366 starts, 442 wins, 1,154 podiums and 20 national titles, plus the APRC and Middle East titles [13]. Škoda counted 794 victories from 5,753 starts up to October 2026 [15].

## What to check before you buy

Chassis number, factory date and which jokers and Packet 25 items are fitted: A 2023 car without Joker 01-03 and Packet 25 is a step behind on gravel dampers, ratios and protection; the update package is sold separately. Mileage sheet per component: engine, turbo, gearbox, differentials, disconnector, clutch, dampers, uprights: Serious sellers quote km since new or rebuild for each item; 2024-25 cars are offered with gearbox and differentials freshly rebuilt at around 2,000 km. FIA Gold Passport and the original Škoda homologation folder: Needed for scrutineering in WRC2 and ERC; adverts without them are harder to enter abroad. Expiry dates of seats, harnesses, fuel tank and extinguishers: Listings show seats to 2033-2035, harnesses to 2029-2030, extinguisher service every two years; replacing a full set is a real cost. Which surface kit is included: tarmac, gravel or both: Most cars are sold in one specification; the second kit (dampers, uprights, brakes, wheels) is a separate negotiation. Engine software version and fuel maps: Cars with AVL460 software carry several fuel maps for different series fuels; older software may lack them. Data logger licence, cable and software: The internal and external logger upgrade is licensed; without it you cannot read the car properly. Rally history and retirements: Ask for the event list; sellers of low-start cars state 'no retirements, no mechanical failures' and you should verify it on ewrc-results.

## Did you know

- The roll cage uses 35.8 metres of steel tubing [27].
- The FIA homologation form alone runs to 230 pages and the inspection takes three days [4].
- The car missed its planned Rally Finland 2022 debut because parts did not arrive in time [8].
- Gravel durability was signed off on the rutted roads at Fontjoncouse in southern France, where Dakar teams test [26].

## Frequently asked questions

**How much does a new Fabia RS Rally2 cost?** Škoda does not publish a list price. The FIA cap for a ready-to-race Rally2 was 260,766 EUR before tax in 2023 [3]. Options, a second surface kit and spares come on top. ERC teams in the Škoda bonus programme can earn a discount on the next new car [15].

**Is a 2023 car worth buying against a 2025 one?** Only if the price gap pays for the updates. Joker 01-03 and Packet 25 changed dampers, gear ratios, exhaust, software and rear upright protection [2][6]. Ask whether these are fitted and documented; a car without them needs the update package before it matches a 2025 car on gravel.

**What are the rebuild intervals?** Škoda publishes none. Adverts for 2025 cars show gearbox and differentials rebuilt at roughly 2,000 km and gravel dampers at a few hundred km [16][17]. Budget for the factory overhaul service on engine, gearbox and dampers rather than guessing a number [15].

**Which championships can I enter?** WRC2 and its Challenger and Masters classes, ERC1, and the top class of most national championships [12][13]. Check the homologation end date: new Rally2 homologations stop in 2026 and the last validity runs to 2030 depending on the car, which affects resale late in the decade [23].

**What paperwork should come with the car?** The FIA Gold Passport, national technical passport, the original Škoda homologation folder and the data logger licence [16][17][20]. Also ask for the per-component mileage sheet and the expiry dates of seats, harnesses, fuel tank and extinguishers.

**Is the RS better than the Fabia Rally2 evo?** It is newer, on a larger body, with a new engine and more development left in it. The evo is cheaper, with asking prices of 155,000-220,000 EUR in 2026 against 260,000-305,000 EUR for the RS [21]. For national rallies the evo still wins; for WRC2 or ERC the RS is the car to have.

## Sources

- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – technical data — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2/
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – development continues — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-development-continues/
- Škoda reveals new homologation jokers for Fabia RS — https://dirtfish.com/?p=115339
- A true bestseller: handover of the 500th Škoda Fabia in Rally2 specification — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/a-true-bestseller-handover-of-the-500th-skoda-fabia-in-rally2-specification/
- Under the hood: the homologation of the competition car — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/under-the-hood-the-homologation-of-the-competition-car/
- Škoda Motorsport – Annual Report 2025 — https://reporting.skoda-auto.com/technical-development/skoda-motorsport
- Skoda strikes back at Toyota with major Rally2 upgrade — https://rallyjournal.com/skoda-strikes-back-at-toyota-with-major-rally2-upgrade/
- Skoda Fabia Rally2 1600 cc I4 turbo — https://www.raceenginetechnology.com/News/skoda-fabia-rally2-1600-cc-i4-turbo
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 debut delayed by production issues — https://dirtfish.com/?p=78765
- Škoda delivers its 100th Fabia RS Rally2 — https://www.skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-releases/skoda-delivers-its-100th-fabia-rs-rally2/
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2: next chapter in the success story (press kit) — https://skoda-storyboard.com/en/press-kits/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-press-kit/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-next-chapter-in-the-success-story
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0koda_Fabia_RS_Rally2
- Rally Saudi Arabia: multiple titles and victories for Škoda Motorsport customers — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/rally-saudi-arabia-multiple-titles-and-victories-for-skoda-motorsport-customers/
- Fantastic achievements: a look back at the 2025 season — https://www.skoda-motorsport.com/en/fantastic-achievements-a-look-back-at-the-2025-season/
- ERC – Marczyk crowned provisional champion for 2025 — https://www.fia.com/news/erc-marczyk-crowned-provisional-champion-2025
- Škoda Motorsport customer programme — https://skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-motorsports-customer-programme
- Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 chassis 199 (advert #720140) — https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/skoda-fabia-rs-rally-2-chasis-199/
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 chassis 210, July 2025, gravel (advert #719661) — https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-chassis-210-july-2025-gravel-specification/
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 2024, chassis 84A (sold) — https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-2024/
- Skoda Fabia RS Rally2 #79 for sale — https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-79-for-sale/
- Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 (chassis 113) — https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/74/world-rally-cars/listings/59622/skoda-fabia-rs-rally-2-chassis-113.html
- Search results 'fabia rs rally2' — https://rallycarsforsale.net/?s=fabia+rs+rally2&post_type=ad_listing
- Search 'fabia rally2' — https://racingcarnetwork.com/?s=fabia+rally2
- WRC27 cost debate and Rally2 timeline — https://dirtfish.com/?p=127208
- The Fabia RS exists, you just can't buy it for the road — https://www.carscoops.com/2026/02/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2-125-years/
- Orlen Oil Rally Poland 2025 – retired crews — https://m.rally-base.com/2025/orlen-oil-rally-poland-2025/retired
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – durability — https://skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2/durability
- Škoda Fabia RS Rally2 – basic information — https://skoda-motorsport.com/en/skoda-fabia-rs-rally2/basic-information
- File:2024 Skoda Fabia RS Rally2.jpg — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2024_Skoda_Fabia_RS_Rally2.jpg
- Skoda Fabia RS Rally 2 spares available (advert #724061) — https://rallycarsforsale.net/ads/skoda-fabia-rs-rally-2-spares-available-2/

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