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Pembuat kereta Czech, Praga, telah melangkah dari konsep ke realiti dengan memulakan pengeluaran untuk hypercar mereka, Bohema. Diperkenalkan pada tahun 2022, kereta pemandu jalan yang sah ini direka untuk memberikan pengalaman mendebarkan dengan enjin yang kuat dan pembinaan ringan.

Di tengah-tengah Bohema adalah enjin V6 3.8 liter pinjaman dari Nissan GT-R, yang dilengkapi dengan sistem sump kering dan turbocharger yang dinaik taraf. Enjin ini menghasilkan kuasa mengagumkan sebanyak 700hp dan tork sebanyak 724Nm. Kuasa dihantar ke roda belakang melalui transmisi manual enam kelajuan.

Menitikberatkan prestasi ringan, pembinaan karbon fiber Bohema menjadikannya berat di bawah 1,000kg, dengan matlamat membuatnya menjadi sebuah daya yang tangguh di trek lumba.

Program ujian Praga telah membawa Bohema ke trek lumba terkenal, termasuk Spa-Francorchamps, Red Bull Ring, dan Nurburgring. Maklum balas daripada pemandu profesional seperti bintang F1 dan IndyCar Romain Grosjean dan bekas Stig Ben Collins telah menyumbang kepada pembangunannya.

Dijual pada harga €1.36 juta (RM6,974,587), Bohema menyasarkan pengumpul hypercar yang mencari gabungan kuasa, prestasi, dan keunikan. Dibuat secara tangan di kilang Praga di Republik Czech, penghantaran dijadualkan bermula pada separuh pertama tahun ini. Walaupun dengan jangkaan pengeluaran selama empat tahun, Praga merancang untuk mengekalkan keunikan dengan menghadkan bilangan unit yang dihasilkan. Bohema mencerminkan komitmen Praga untuk memberikan pengalaman pemanduan yang tiada tandingan kepada kumpulan peminat hypercar.

Praga, the renowned Czech automaker, has transitioned from concept to reality as it begins the production phase for its high-performance hypercar, the Bohema. First unveiled in 2022, this road-legal driver’s car is set to deliver an exhilarating experience with its powerful engine and lightweight construction.

The heart of the Bohema is a potent 3.8-litre V6 engine borrowed from the Nissan GT-R, featuring a dry sump system and upgraded turbochargers. This powerhouse generates an impressive 700hp and 724Nm of torque, promising an adrenaline-packed ride for enthusiasts. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.

Designed with a focus on lightweight performance, the Bohema’s carbon fibre construction keeps its weight below 1,000kg. This emphasis on minimising weight is aimed at making the hypercar a formidable force on the racetrack.

Praga’s rigorous testing program has taken the Bohema to renowned racetracks, including Spa-Francorchamps, the Red Bull Ring, and the Nurburgring. Professional drivers like F1 and IndyCar star Romain Grosjean and former Stig Ben Collins have provided valuable feedback during these tests.

With a price tag of €1.36 million (RM6,974,587), the Bohema caters to hypercar collectors seeking a combination of power, performance, and exclusivity. Handcrafted at Praga’s Czech Republic factory, the company plans to commence deliveries in the first half of the year. Although production will span four years, Praga intends to maintain exclusivity by limiting the number of units produced. The Bohema represents Praga’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled driving experience to a select group of passionate automotive enthusiasts.

Although most people would only know of Skoda when the Czech Republic is mentioned, the country had many other automakers before World War II but almost all no longer existed the 1940s. Under communist rule until the late 1980s, only Skoda and Tatra were designated to make passenger cars but there was also another company which was directed to make commercial vehicles.

This was Praga which has a history going back to the late 1800s as a heavy industrial manufacturer of everything from bridges to steam trains. It moved into vehicle production in the early 1900s, making its first car in 1907, and grew to be a major manufacturer of cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and aircraft. Praga-built trucks, in particular, dominated the roads in the firm’s native Czechoslovakia.

With the fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia in 1989, Praga – still a major presence around Central Europe – was able to set its own agenda again as a privately owned company. While still specializing in trucks, it has also been making motocross motorcycles, racing karts and even an aircraft.

It has now unveiled a hypercar inspired by the Praga Alfa car which won the important 1933 1000 Miles of Czechoslovakia road race 89 years ago. Praga is no stranger to high performance, having re-entered the racing car market 10 years ago with its R4S and R1 cars. These are winning events in one-make, mixed prototype and mixed endurance race series in Australia, Dubai, the UK and USA.

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