Lots of comfort, lots of space, lots of “useful” attention for those who do the kilometers. Customers and private companies. This is the idea of the Skoda Superb, which in its third generation on the scene between 2015 and 2023 has sold 860,000 units in total: better than any other generation and the baton has passed to the fourth Superb series.
It’s not exactly the most dynamic model that comes to mind. Unless you look at the awesomeness of the projects. sleepingCommissioned by Skoda UK, RE Performance has translated the intentions into reality. Great sleeping print.
Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition
To celebrate the third generation’s release in the UK, Skoda UK commissioned the Superb to RE performance. The result is a sleeper that’s both fast and unexpected: 477bhp and a refined set-up, in the style of a comfortable and spacious station wagon.
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Simple cart style and equipment
As one example, it will remain in the fleet of the brand’s English division. On the outside, the Royal Green color of the car’s body is combined with 19-inch wheels, on the inside Cognac leather massage seats are included in the Laurin & Klement model.Everything is according to the standards, everything is perfect and unexpected.
Except for the changes made to the starting base, the Superb 2.0 4×4 with 280 hp. In itself the numbers of a great highway racer: 250 at the hour, 5 “2 in the short sprint from 0 to 100 at the hour. In Italy, a model cost more than 56 thousand euros as long as it remained on the scene.
Excellent technology: suspension and 2.0 TFSI engine
Here, the Skoda Superb Sleeper Edition completely rewrites the technical formula. The engine takes advantage of you.The Garrett Turbo intake line has been increased, and there is a new intercooler. Above all, the fuel system has been increased. The result is an increase in power from 280 to 477 hp, and in torque from 350 to 677 Nm. Nothing that looks like it.
Unless you look in detail, starting with the car body being lower to the ground. Credit goes to Coil-over shock absorbers, designed by KW, allow for improved suspension adjustment. And the ground clearance is reduced to -50mm. Then there’s room for a braking system to match the new power levels: AP Racing calipers with 6 pumps at the front, and larger, perforated discs. The list of changes continues with a modified exhaust line in the middle.
It is easy to understand the potential of such an intervention. Superb Sleeper version close to the wall 4 inches in acceleration Without the intervention of the limiter, the maximum speed is reduced to 250 km/h. A beautiful symbol to salute the third generation of the Skoda flagship. (Here you can find models on the used market.).
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