With journalist Richard Meaden behind the wheel, the speed actually achieved across the salt flats was 202.15 mph (325.32 km/h). However, with a few days of Speed Week still remaining, the aim now is to reach 216 mph (347 km/h) - the 2.0 litre production car record.
Robert Hazelwood, Director for Škoda UK, said: “Months of rigorous planning, testing and preparation have all been worthwhile. At 13:24 on Monday 15th August, we took our Octavia vRS past the 200 mph barrier.
“The entire team has done an outstanding job. Our special thanks go to Richard on an incredible drive. This marks another exciting milestone in the brand’s motorsport achievements and is a great way to celebrate 10 years of the vRS range and commemorate 110 years of Škoda’s participation in motorsport.”
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