Revealed Before Frankfurt – The SEAT Leon Cupra R

Featured, New Cars, Special/Limited Editions | Dean | August 19, 2009 at 01:10

SEAT has announced the introduction of their brand new Leon CUPRA R for the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The new sporty hatchback model will be the most powerful, full production, Leon available in Europe.

The Leon CUPRA R will featurea 2.0-litre TSI engine with a output of 265-horsepower. The engine comes straight from the Volkswagen factory and it will use a new set of high-pressure fuel injectors that will still allow the car to meet EU5 emissions.

SEAT’s new CUPRA R will however not have the most power when compared to the Special Edition 310 model which features 306bhp in the Netherlands. The new CUPRA R will feature the most power for a SEAT model sold Europe wide.

Expect this model to feature an XDS system from SEAT and a self-locking differential that will work with ESP. The CUPRA R will get from 0-100km/h in only 6.2 seconds where it will then max out at 250km/h.

The fuel consumption figures are set at 8.1-litres per 100km, which is pretty good considering that the car pumps out 265 horsepower.

There will be 19-inch double spoked wheels with a new set of brakes that will allow stopping power to match the performance.

Inside of the new machine you will find a set of bucket sport seats in gray Alcantara, as well as white LED lights on the instrument panel.

Pricing and more details will be released nearer to the time.

AT THE UPCOMING FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW

SEAT is exhibiting the León CUPRA R – the apex of sportiness

* 265 hp 2.0 TSI engine, the most powerful in the history of SEAT
* Impressive looks of a feisty, sporty competition vehicle
* Effortless control provided by the electronic self-blocking XDS mechanism

SEAT is beginning the second half of the year with the same punch as it ended the first half, keeping up with the launch of new products that are making the Spanish brand’s range the freshest and youngest on the market.

This year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, being held from 17-27 September, is the backdrop for the unveiling of SEAT’s new León CUPRA R, the sportiest, most powerful model in the company’s history thanks to its awesome 265 hp 2.0 TSI engine and a long list of exclusive interior and exterior detailing that redefine its stunning new looks and personality.

The CUPRA R crowns the León’s sportiest range, providing a tempting offer of both equipment and engine line-ups.

High-tech, high-speed performance

The new CUPRA R has earned a special chapter in SEAT’s history book. Equipped with a 265 hp engine, it is the brand’s most powerful car, and matches the output of the champion SEAT León TDI raced at the WTCC. These credentials are revealing of SEAT’s new model’s excellent performance output and figures.

The focal point on the new León CUPRA R is its 265 hp direct injection 2.0 TSI engine. Its main characteristics are its tremendous power, easy torque transmission and elasticity. The car’s new engine also features a new, high-pressure fuel pump injector to satisfy its greater performance demands, while fully complying with strict EU5 emissions standards.

The new León CUPRA R powerhouse delivers performance levels worthy of a WTCC car – a top speed of 250 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in barely 6.2 seconds. It also covers a standing kilometre in only 25.7 seconds. These competition-class figures are achieved with the fuel efficiency of only 8.1 litres on average to cover 100 km.

The high level of exclusivity of SEAT’s new model is easily identifiable on both the outside and inside by the distinctive letter ‘R’ readily visible on the central grille and at the lower right of the hatch, the right instrument dial and the remote control key. The exclusive CUPRA logo graces the front bumper on the lower left, the centre of the hatch, the steering wheel and the seat backrests.

Further distinctive detailing on the CUPRA R that underlines its racing spirit are the spectacular 19 inch, five double-spoke wheels shod with 235/35 tyres. The wheel assembly also enables a set of generous 17 inch 345 x 30 mm front disc brakes with 16 inch 286 x 12 mm at the rear given the greater braking capacity needed by a car that harnesses 265 hp beneath the bonnet.

The interior features eye-catching competition styled bucket seats in grey alcantara upholstery, white LED lighting on the instrument dials, a leather multi-functional steering wheel and an aluminium pedal arrangement. With its prevailing shades of black, the passenger compartment of SEAT’s new model is as comfortable as any higher segment car, and the view from the driver’s seat is as impressive as the cockpit of a race car.

The CUPRA R version displays an extensive line-up of standard equipment, including ABS + TCS, ESP + EBA, electronic self-blocking XDS, front airbags, 2 side airbags, 2 head airbags, passenger airbag disconnection, rear window seat Isofix anchoring points, low tyre pressure warning, automatic lights on, rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensor, cruise control, tri computer, cornering foglights, dual zone climate control and CD radio + MP3 + 8 speakers + MDI, among others.