11/30/2023 0 Comments Precision transmission group![]() ![]() It’s important to note though that whilst there are the tiniest visuals cues between the R1 and the Bohema these are totally different cars in every regard. That’s indeed where the link with Ben Collins originated, Ben one of a number of notable drivers tempted to the Praga as an ambitious UK importer invested in the publicity that comes with higher profile drivers. So far, so monthly glossy magazine fodder for the – deep breath – 1.3 million Euro beast, built in the Czech Republic by the historic Praga concern that is probably best known to readers here via either their role in the 2013 Lotus T128 LMP2 programme, and/ or the little Praga R1 series of Turbo Formula Renault-engined prototypes that have featured in endurance racing over the past several years including their own one-make Series o the Britcar bill. The power is transferred to the wheels via a Hewland manual sequential transmission. ![]() Weighing in at just 982 kilos and powered by a fully reworked (by legendary engine builders Litchfield Engineering) and now dry sump Nissan GT-R-based twin-turbo V6 pumping out an astounding 700 bhp the car, therefore, has a significantly better power-to-weight ratio than a current FIA WEC Hypercar! Chat and banter inevitably followed together with a very interesting conversation about the Praga that the race/ precision/ stunt driving legend as about to put through its paces on track.įirst things first, the car looks incredible, a real two-seater, carbon-tubbed and aero-focussed stunner. Suiting up by the car was Ben Collins, a driver I have known for over 20 years, back to his Ascari adventures at Le Mans. The opportunity came as I was walking through the paddock past the awning that is home for the weekend to an array of track-focussed super-sports cars – past the Lamborghinis, the astonishing little McMurtry EV, the other worldly Apollo and the (not a GTE honestly!) McLaren Senna GTR came an altogether more lithe and low slung beast, the Praga Bohema ( DSC covered the car earlier this year here). A chance encounter with an old friend in the Spa paddock led to an entirely unexpected opportunity to sample the delights of the GT1 Sports Club at Spa. ![]()
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