Praga Bohema vs. Praga Super Piccolo: A Tale of Two Czech Road Racers

The Wild Praga Bohema

• 🚀 The Praga Bohema is an extreme, million-dollar road racer with 700bhp and weighing just 982kg, generating 900kg of downforce.
• 💡 Its driving position and unique steering wheel offer a rare top-tier race car ambience, comparable to hypercars like the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
• ⚙️ Powered by a Nissan VR38DETT twin-turbo V6 engine from the GT-R, tuned to 700bhp, it features dry-sumping and returboing by a UK specialist.
• ✨ The engineering artistry is evident up close, with fabulous engineering solutions and meticulous craftsmanship throughout the car.

The Aero Ancestor: 1934 Praga Super Piccolo

• 🚗 The Praga Super Piccolo is a unique 1934 road racer, painstakingly restored over a decade from original drawings and photos.
• 💨 It features an incredibly aerodynamic design for its era, with a Perspex roof and lightweight aluminum bodywork.
• 🛠️ Its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine has a magnesium block and gearbox, producing 35bhp and capable of 130 km/h.
• 💡 The car's innovative spirit is highlighted by its Bosch horn and lights, designed for warning villages during the thousand-mile race.

Praga's Innovative Heritage

• 🏭 Praga was an innovative company that produced not only cars but also motorbikes and airplanes.
• 📉 Post-WWII, under communist rule, Praga's car production was limited to light trucks, while Skoda produced cars and Tatra heavy trucks.
• 🤝 The Bohema and Super Piccolo, separated by nearly a century, share a clear design bloodline, particularly in their pointed front ends.

Driving Dynamics and Comparisons

• 🏎️ The Bohema features a six-speed Hewland sequential gearbox chosen for performance and weight savings.
• 🔊 The engine's sound is described as mechanical and race-car-like, with strong torque available from 3,000 to 6,000 RPM.
• 🛣️ Despite its race-car focus, the Bohema offers a feeling of security and connection with the road, even over bumps, thanks to its TTX dampers.
• 🌟 Comparisons are drawn to the Aston Martin Valkyrie, Caparo T1, BAC Mono, and even Porsche's 963 RSP, highlighting the Bohema's hypercar detail and beauty.

Exclusivity and Legacy

• 💎 With only 89 Bohemas to be produced, the car guarantees rarity and exclusivity.
• 💰 Priced at around $1.5 million, it's positioned as a more accessible alternative to cars like the Valkyrie or Ferrari F80.
• 🎭 The Bohema, despite its modern performance and Nissan engine, has its own history and unique details, setting it apart from mere