Sports Prototype FDR12 Steals the Spotlight at Major Automotive Festival "ProDvizhenie"
Moscow Polytechnic University showcased innovations fr om its FDR Advanced Engineering School of Technological Leadership at the large-scale "ProDvizhenie" festival: the MIG R2 electric motorcycle, Smart cargo shuttle, and the main attraction – the hybrid sports prototype FDR12. "ProDvizhenie" is a premier automotive celebration wh ere owners exhibited rare cars and motorcycles alongside premium Russian and international models. The event commemorated VDNKh's 86th anniversary, featuring over 500 vehicles on display.
Attendees witnessed the evolution of automotive engineering – from an 1896 horse-drawn carriage to cutting-edge Lada models and futuristic autonomous trucks. VDNKh's grounds hosted multiple zones: concert stages, bus and motorcycle exhibitions, and modern racing prototypes, spanning from the Central Alley to Nalchik Square and Khovanskaya Ploshad.
Moscow Polytech's FDR Moscow racing engineering team unveiled Russia's first hybrid sports prototype FDR12 (initially debuted at the university in May). The FDR12 features a carbon-fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque and a hybrid powertrain. A team of over 25 engineers, predominantly students from multiple faculties, developed the vehicle.
"Our prototype generated tremendous excitement, primarily due to its striking design and vibrant livery. Such technology is uncommon in daily life. The FDR12 represents innovation for Russian motorsport, particularly as a hybrid – a pioneering concept for our country. This explains the intense public interest in its development and testing," noted Polina Sukhenko, FDR Moscow team member and FDR12 lead designer/project manager.
University representatives also detailed admissions for the FDR School's master's programs, including "Engineering Design and Vehicle Styling".
"The prototype's design is extraordinary – unlike anything I've seen. While hybrid race cars are common today, student involvement in such a project is truly groundbreaking! The FDR12 inspired me to research Moscow Polytech's FDR School. I'm applying here and to other leading universities to pursue automotive engineering," shared Eldar Stepin, a 10th-grade student from Balashikha School No. 32.
Beyond exhibitions, the festival offered concerts, dance and art workshops, theatrical performances, a film set recreating iconic movie scenes, lowrider shows, and meetups with automotive influencers.
Technical specifications of the FDR12: Top speed: 270 km/h Combined powertrain output: 420 hp (ICE: 340 hp + electric motor: 80 hp) Curb weight: 750 kg Max ICE torque: 310 N·m at 8,000 rpm Dimensions: 4,558 × 1,955 × 1,047 mm
