Skoda UK has unveiled a special modified version of the Superb Estate, complete with a huge hike in horsepower.
The wonderfully named ‘Sleeper Edition’ has received a comprehensive set of upgrades, elevating its performance, handling and braking abilities.
From the outside, only the most ardent Skoda enthusiast might realise that something more potent lurks beneath the Superb’s Royal Green paintwork.
This leads to the ‘Sleeper’ name – often used for cars that hide their modifications beneath a standard exterior.
Truly Superb performance
Skoda used a flagship Laurin & Klement model, equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, as the basis for the Sleeper Edition.
In standard form, this engine produces a healthy 280hp – making the Superb the fastest and most powerful production Skoda when first launched in 2016.
A trip to RE Performance has endowed the Superb with an upgraded turbocharger, revised fuel system, new intercooler and improved air intake. A custom-made exhaust system is fitted for good measure.
The result is a mighty 477hp, combined with 488lb ft of torque, which is sent through the Superb’s standard all-wheel-drive system.
Inside the Superb Sleeper Edition
Along with its upgraded engine, the Superb Sleeper Edition rides on adjustable KW coilover suspension.
This gives the car a purposeful stance on standard 19-inch alloy wheels, which have huge AP Racing brakes lurking behind them.
The lower ride height and red brake calipers are the only hints to the performance on offer. No modifications have been made to the car’s body, which wears Royal Green paint, The colour was introduced to the UK range in 2023 to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
On the inside, the Sleeper Edition has sumptuous Cognac leather upholstery, plus features such as a driver’s seat with massage function. Three-zone climate control, integrated wi-fi and a Canton sound system are all included.
A fitting finale
Boot capacity remains at 660 litres, or 1,950 litres with the rear seats folded down. So creating the Sleeper Edition has not affected the practicality the Superb Estate is known for.
Some 860,000 examples of the third-generation Superb have been produced since it went on sale, accounting for more than half of the 1.6 million models produced across all generations.
Sadly, you won’t be able to buy a Sleeper Edition, as it exists solely to commemorate the end of Mk3 Superb production, with the latest model already on sale.
However, Skoda plans for it to join the UK press fleet for journalists to experience in the near-future. We can’t wait to have a go…
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