# Škoda Octavia vRS land speed record

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/koda-octavia-vrs-land-speed-record
> Updated: 2026-08-22T05:00:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In August 2011, a modified Škoda Octavia vRS set a speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. Recognized by the Southern California Timing Association, the vehicle achieved an official average speed of 365.45 km/h (approximately 227 mph) over two runs.

To mark the tenth anniversary of the vRS performance line, Škoda UK and Revo Technik modified a standard press car. While retaining the original engine block, pistons, and crankshaft to meet Production Supercharged category rules, the team increased output to over 600 horsepower using a larger Garrett turbocharger and upgraded intake, exhaust, and injection systems. Other modifications included a manual gearbox with longer gear ratios, enhanced cooling, weight reduction, aerodynamic wheel covers, and a lowered suspension. To further reduce weight, the front brakes were removed, and a parachute was installed for deceleration.

The record-breaking ‘salt spec’ vehicle is currently preserved in the Škoda Auto Museum in Mladá Boleslav.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Škoda Octavia vRS sets speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats

A modified Škoda Octavia vRS set a speed record of 365.45 km/h at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 2011 using a 600+ hp engine.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koda-octavia-vrs-sets-speed-record-at-bonneville-salt-flats

### 2026-08-19: Škoda Octavia vRS land speed record anniversary

In 2011, a modified Škoda Octavia vRS set a land speed record of 365.45 km/h at the Bonneville Salt Flats, remaining one of the fastest vehicles in the brand's history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/koda-octavia-vrs-land-speed-record-anniversary

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