The Praga Bohema is a supercar in contrast to another at present on sale, providing immense energy in a light-weight physique that produces loads of downforce and styling that makes it appear to be a multi-million greenback hypercar. However, what does Ben Collins consider it?

The person finest referred to as previously taking part in The Stig in High Gear just lately had the chance to leap behind the wheel of Praga’s newest creation. Not solely that however Collins simply so occurred to check it on the Dunsfold Aerodrome utilized by High Gear as its check monitor.

It doesn’t take lengthy to appreciate that the Bohema is an absolute beast. Whereas Collins didn’t set an official lap time in it, he says that it feels just like the quickest automotive he has ever pushed across the circuit.

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Driving the automotive is a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 from the Nissan GT-R however keen to provide this engine some added grunt, Praga has contracted Litchfield to make some modifications to it. Among the many adjustments made embrace the fitment of a dry sump system and new turbochargers, permitting it to pump out 700 hp at 6,800 rpm and 534 lb-ft (724 Nm) of torque between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm. This engine works alongside a 6-speed Hewland sequential transmission that drives the rear wheels.

In fact, it’s not only a highly effective engine and a light-weight carbon fiber monocoque that make the Bohema so succesful. Praga’s growth group spent a substantial period of time on the automotive’s aerodynamics, guaranteeing that it pumps out as a lot downforce as doable. Certainly, it will possibly ship 1,984 lbs (900 kg) of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h), roughly the identical because the automotive’s general weight.

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