Praga Bohema has just made history, lapping the Top Gear Test Track faster than any combustion car ever. With a tuned Nissan GT-R engine and a weight of under 2,300 pounds, this Czech supercar is built for pure speed.
Watch as Ben Collins, the former Stig, drives the Bohema to its record-breaking 1:09.8 lap time—all on road tires. We break down what makes this car so special, from its 700 horsepower to its razor-sharp aerodynamics and stunning design. Only 89 of these will ever be made, and the first U.S. delivery is already locked in.
The Praga Bohema is a high-performance limited-production sports car manufactured by Czech marque Praga. Power is sent through the rear wheels via a 6-speed Hewland sequential manual transmission, to tyres fitted with Pirelli Trofeo R (305/30 ZR19 102Y rear, 245/40 ZR18 97Y front). This arrangement allows for the interchangeability of road tyres with track-only Michelin slicks, which are the same size.
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The mechanical grip is complemented by the radical exterior design that Praga claims will provide 900 kg (1,984 lb) of downforce at 250 km/h (155 mph). This is a similar ratio to the Bugatti Veyron. With such downforce, the car could theoretically drive upside down at this speed. Extensive use of carbon fibre throughout the car including its chassis gives it a kerb weight of just under 1,000 kg (2,205 lb).
