Based on the Rapid Spaceback, the Atero Coupe is the third student
car from Skoda Academy, following the CitiJet and FunStar.
Responsible for reshaping its body is a team of 26 apprentices, who
started working on the study at the end of 2015, moving its B-pillars to the
rear, inclining the C-pillars and gave the roof line more rake. Finished in
metallic Black Magic, the Atero has Corrida Red accessories, LED headlights
with red backlights, long edge spoiler on the realigned tailgate and modded
taillights.
The same theme is continued inside, where red lighting has been used
for a sportier atmosphere on top of the regular Rapid. The car also benefits
from an 1,800-watt audio amplifier, powering 14 speakers and a boot-located
subwoofer with 400-watt.
Powering the concept is a 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine, rated at 125
PS, connected to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. Stopping power comes from
ventilated and perforated brake discs that sit behind the black-painted with
red stripes 18-inch wheels, in Turini design, borrowed from the Octavia.
Founded in 1927, the Skoda vocational school offers 3- and 4-year
training courses in technical subjects. It currently has almost 900 full-time
students, enrolled in 14 vocational courses, out of whom 14 percent are women,
and there are roughly 100 employees improving their qualifications with further
training courses.
