JE Design Cranks Up The Power In The Seat Leon FR

Auto Shows, Tuning News | Dean | November 9, 2009 at 20:16

German tuner, JE Design has created a new Seat Leon FR. The Leon FR will make its debut at the Essen Motor Show where it will boast more power, along with new interior and exterior changes. There will be no mechanical changes to the engine as the tuner decided to rather just modify it.

JE Design managed to whip out a total of 270-horsepower from the TFSI engine, and 204-horsepower for the TDI motor. Torque has been upped on both models, as the TSFI unit now pushes out 355 while the diesel tops 380Nm.

Exterior changes include a new double-lipped front spoiler, side skirts, a rear skirt and a new center diffuser. There will be new LED daytime running lights as well as a quad-pipe exhaust kit for the rear end.

Acceleration times are pretty decent. It was said that the 0-100km/h time for the petrol unit is 6.2 seconds while the diesel will finish this sprint in 7.6 seconds.

Other changes include new springs which lower the car by 35mm, a set of 19-inch wheels, new heated leather massage seats, leather door line and armrest, a new steering wheel, a new shifter and a new handbrake cuff.

Pricing starts at €12,652 for the TSFI, and €12,552 for the TDI.

Press Release

JE DESIGN is spicing up the Seat Leon FR

JE DESIGN with Vogtland at the Essen Motor Show, Hall 10, Stand 402

* Performance rises up to 270 hp with the TSFI and 204 hp with the TDI
* Entire aerodynamics pack and four-pipe system
* LED daytime running lights and wing doors
* Interior refinement with two-colour leather equipment

At Seat, FR stands for Formula Racing. But that was not exciting enough for the JE DESIGN engineers. They turned the new Seat Leon FR into a real sports car which has significantly gained power and also shows it.

The Seat two-litre petrol engine produces 211 hp (155 kW) in the serial model. Due to an optimisation of the control unit, JE DESIGN increases the performance of the TFSI-engine by a good quarter to 270 hp (199 kW). The maximum torque leaps from 280 to 355 Newton metres. Instead of 7.1 seconds, the JE DESIGN-Leon reaches the 100 kph barrier in already 6.2 seconds. JE DESIGN offers the performance enhancement for 1499 Euros including VAT, assembly and a one-year warranty.

Also the Diesel engine becomes brawnier after JE DESIGN engineers put the finishing touches on their work. The additional electronics Can-Tronic boosts the two-litre TDI from 170 hp (125 kW) to 204 hp (150 kW) and the maximum torque from 350 to 380 Newton metres. Therefore the sprint from 0 to 100 kph is reduced from 8.2 to 7.6 seconds. The price is 1339 Euros and also includes VAT, assembly and warranty.

The Leon FR by JE DESIGN proudly presents this newly acquired power with bold headlight blends (89 Euros), LED daytime running lights (299 Euros) and its aerodynamics pack. The front spoiler with the double lip (279 Euros) draws the vehicle to the road. The side skirts (299 Euros) calm down the air flow which derives from the new rear skirt attachment (299 Euros) and the centre diffuser attachment (99 Euros) at the rear. There, the end muffler with its mighty four-pipe system (899 Euros) unmistakably confirms that this is no serial Seat.

By lowering the vehicle, the car receives a sportier look and a better handling at the same time. Owing to the lowering springs (159 Euros), the Seat is 35 millimetres closer to the road. With the coilover suspension (979 Euros), an individual lowering from 15 to 40 millimetres can be achieved. Therefore, the new 19-inch wheels look especially impressive. The elegant and dynamic design of the Multispoke wheels glows in black and has a polished rim bead. Sport wheels measuring 225/35R 19 ensure a safe contact to the road (entire wheel set for 2930 Euros).

The most significant difference between the JE DESIGN Leon and its serial counterpart shows as soon as the driver opens the doors. The wing door hinges (1499 Euros) first open the doors outwards before they safely glide upwards.

And as if the refinement of the engine and the exterior were not impressive enough, JE DESIGN additionally enhances the interior. Seats, door linings and the centre armrest are all wrapped in noble leather (1599 Euros). Thereby, the colour combination between leather and stitches can be chosen without any additional charges. A two-stage seat heating (379 Euros) is offered as well as an adjustable lordosis support (319 Euros). But the highlight of the interior refinement is not visible: the driver and the passengers can indulge in the luxury of the massage system in the seats which offers twelve programmes (429 Euros). Moreover, the refiner offers to embroider a logo into the back rests (79 Euros) according to the wishes of the customer.

Moreover, the refining experts from Leingarten also offer noble leather for the steering wheel (399 Euros), the gear shift skirt and the hand brake cuff (together for 179 Euros).

With the Leon FR, JE DESIGN once again confirms its competence in refining Seat automobiles. With the performance enhancement, the entire aerodynamics pack and a keen eye for details, the engineers developed a dynamic and overall harmonious automobile.

For more information about the extensive JE DESIGN tuning programme, please do not hesitate to call +49(0)7131/203 84-0 or visit the web site www.je-design.de/en