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Skoda is one of the oldest car makers in the world, so it’s not surprising that there are many interesting stories about the Czech brand. The 110 Super Sport is a unique sports car that was introduced at the 1972 Brussels Motor Show. The mid-engined, lightweight machine weighed in at 900 kg (1,984 lbs), and featured an angular design with a canopy. Six pop-up headlights were available and 16 (!) were included. taillights.
Just ahead of the rear axle was an enormous 1.1-liter engine that produced just over 70 horsepower. It was later replaced by another 1.1-liter unit which produces just over 100 horsepower. The 110 Super Sport was inspired by the Skoda 110 L Rallye competitor car. The beefier engine increased the speed of the 110 Super Sport from 112 mph (181 km/h) up to 131mph (211 km/h). The original plan was for a 1.5-liter OHC motor to be used. However, it was scrapped due to “political reasons”. Skoda had hoped for a limited production of the 110 Super Sport. This was also due to how things were back in 1970s Czechoslovakia. One-off prototype was used in Ferat Vampire’s 1981 movie, where it was made to look like a “vampiremobile.”
: Here’s the plot of the movie: “Doctor Marek is stunned when his beloved nurse Mima signs an agreement with Ferat, a foreign car manufacturer, to be a rally-driver for them.” He is convinced by a fellow doctor that human blood is being used to fuel Mima’s winning car. But does it really work? The sports car was painted in black and featured fixed rectangular headlights as well as different taillights that were sourced from the Skoda 120. The rear wing was larger and the wheels were 15-inch BBS Gold mesh. The “Ferat Vampire RSR” appearance was intended for the duration of the shoot. However, Skoda chose to keep the dark look because it proved popular. Now, fast forward to August 2021 and the car has been given a futuristic makeover by Skoda’s Icons Get a Makeover program. This series also includes a hypothetical resurrection of the 1203 van. This rendering was created in-house by Baptiste de Brugiere, a French designer.
This digital exercise is very angular and comes just as Ferat Vampire SSR celebrates its 40th year anniversary of starring in the movie. Skoda is the official partner for the Prague Comic Con event, which will be held in October. This was the reason the artist decided to participate in the project.