With a CV that features the 390bhp R1R, Praga is popping up the warmth with an altogether extra excessive street-legal monitor automobile: the Bohema. Costing £1.32 million apiece, the Bohema is a high-downforce two-seater with a carbonfibre chassis and 700bhp, because of a Nissan GT-R-derived twin-turbocharged V6.

Praga has introduced that the brand new hypercar is in its last stage of improvement, having been homologated to be used on UK roads. Manufacturing is proscribed to only 89 models, and every buyer will be capable to finalise spec and personalisation choices on the agency’s new Dunsfold headquarters within the coming months. First builds shall be accomplished earlier than the 12 months is out, with right-hand drive Bohemas turning into out there in 2024.

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Just like the R1R that got here earlier than it, the Bohema attracts closely from Praga’s motorsport efforts, distilling components of its competitors automobiles right into a road-going mannequin. As such, maintaining weight to a minimal is essential in its design, with each ingredient scrutinised to cut back mass.

The cabin, as an illustration, is likely to be extra commodious and cozy than any Praga earlier than it, but it surely’s constructed up from simply 56 particular person items of carbonfibre that collectively weigh simply 34kg. All-in, Praga has focused a weight determine of simply 986kg moist, with an empty gas tank. 

The suspension is a pushrod setup with passive coilovers which might be mounted horizontally to assist maintain the bodywork as low to the bottom as potential. These are hooked as much as bespoke carbonfibre wishbones and management arms. The usual wheels and tyres are a staggered 18- and 19-inch setup operating a set of Pirelli Trofeo R tyres, however a full set of 18-inch wheels can be found to go well with full racing slicks for monitor use. The braking package deal consists of 380mm carbon ceramic discs on the entrance axle, gripped by six-piston calipers.

Its engine is sourced from Nissan, who ships manufacturing unit recent twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 models on to British tuner Litchfield. Right here, the engines are transformed from moist to dry-sump, serving to scale back the peak of the engines by 140mm and making certain constant oil provide throughout arduous cornering on monitor. Litchfield additionally replaces the turbos, to which a bespoke titanium extractor and exhaust system are then bolted. At its fundamental specification, the Bohema is rated to 700bhp at 6800rpm, with torque peaking at 535lb ft between 3000 and 5000rpm. 

The engine is then related to a six-speed semi-automatic transmission from Hewland, who has particularly designed helical minimize gears and inner reinforcements to maintain issues resilient whereas being extra refined for street use. This, along with the engine, is mounted in its personal devoted subframe, slightly than the carbon construction itself, once more for the advantage of on-road refinement. 

Praga hasn’t detailed particular efficiency figures, other than the very fact it’s able to over 186mph regardless of its aggressive aero package deal. This aero has been honed with the usage of an F1 wind-tunnel, and is able to creating as much as 900kg of downforce at 155mph. 

To bolster the Bohema’s on-road practicality, Praga has created two devoted baggage areas simply forward of the rear wheels. Like that seen in a Pagani or the McLaren F1, there are devoted instances particularly formed to suit these voids. Inside ambiance has additionally been paid consideration to, with new milled controls, comfortable Alcantara and coordinating stitching. 

Praga has a deliberate manufacturing run of 10 models in 2023, with a most of 20 models being produced yearly. A complete of 89 models shall be constructed, impressed by the corporate’s victory within the 1933 street race 89 years in the past. Praga at present has a restricted community within the UK, however has plans to open up a brand new model centre in 2023, giving the model extra visibility as its new flagship comes on stream.