Frank Stephenson turns Praga R1 racer into an artwork

Czech company Praga Cars and designer Frank Stephenson have unveiled a product of their collaboration: a Praga R1 racecar adorned with a unique livery.

Carbon fiber and polymer bodywork flaunts Czech national flag colors interspersed with golden accents. The front end bears an image of a two-tailed lion, one of Czech Republic’s two heraldic animals. The other one – the eagle – is inexplicably missing. The entire body is adorned with white lines reminiscent of air streams, while the rear wing has Praga’s #WinningInstinct motto written on it.

The designer claims he succeeded in grasping the very essence of the unbridled racer and painted it to reflect its strengths. He also announced a second collaboration coming later this year.

In the meantime, the Praga R1 has already proceeded to its track tests in Great Britain, powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder good for 370 PS (365 hp / 272 kW) and 395 Nm (291 lb-ft) of torque. A sequential transmission handles the power.

The first race is scheduled for April 24, 2021.