NEW SEAT LEÓN CUPRA R : Pure power and sporting excitement
• 265 hp 2.0 TSI engine, the most potent production powerplant in SEAT's history
• Impressive looks with the styling of a thoroughbred competition vehicle
• Excellent dynamic performance via the electronic self-blocking XDS mechanism Following a very successful debut at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, the new León CÚPRA R is about to go on sale. Equipped with a new 265 hp engine, it instantly becomes the brand's most powerful production car to date, earning a special chapter in SEAT's history in the process.Boasting a thoroughbred sporty engine, the new León CÚPRA R features exclusive interior and exterior styling touches which reflect its unique character. The León CÚPRA R is, simply, an attention-grabber. Its feisty exterior design is mirrored on the inside, too, with a motorsport-inspired look and feel that lets you know this is not just another car.The extensive, generous equipment list features SEAT's impressive new electronic self-blocking XDS system for excellent handling, as well as a broad array of standard features that provide both top notch safety and exceptional on-board comfort.SEAT's most powerful carÚndeniably, the focal point of the new León CÚPRA R is its 265 hp direct injection 2.0 TSI engine. Its main characteristics are its tremendous power, easy torque transmission and fabulous flexibility. The SEAT Technical Centre poured significant effort into modifying the engine's electronic management system and increasing the maximum turbo pressure. The result is an added 25 hp compared to the tried and tested 240 hp 2.0 TSI engine found in today's León CÚPRA.The intercooler fitted to the new engine delivers its superior performance through greater turbo pressure. As on the 240 hp version, the engine set-up includes a new, high-pressure fuel injection pump to satisfy its greater performance demands, and the ratios on the six-speed gearbox have been specifically adapted.The new León CÚPRA R delivers a top speed of 250 km/h (self-limited) and a blistering 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of barely 6.2 seconds. It also covers a standing kilometre in only 25.7 seconds. These competition-class figures are achieved with exceptional fuel efficiency of only 8.1 litres on average to cover 100 km, making it the most efficient vehicle with the lowest level of emissions in its performance category, while fully complying with EÚ-5 emissions standards. ( posted on conceptcarz.com)Imposing design
The new León CÚPRA R is based on the spectacular design of the existing CÚPRA, with subtle additions both inside and out.
The addition of the electronic self-blocking XDS system to the standard equipment on the new CÚPRA R means this SEAT offers much greater driving comfort and safety. The clever new electronic system works together with ESP and functions as a self-blocking mechanism. It improves the car's performance when traction is lost by applying braking power to the wheel that loses grip.This system provides a similar feeling as driving a car with a conventional self-blocking mechanism, and considerably improves the ability to transmit power to the driven front wheels. Proving its worth, in particular, through bends, XDS stops the inside wheel from slipping and reduces understeer, providing the León CÚPRA R with unbeatable handling.The XDS system is the perfect complement to SEAT's efficient Agile Chassis, which has been modified on this version to make it one of the most dynamically impressive cars in its segment.Top-notch equipment
The SEAT León CÚPRA R offers a particularly generous line-up of standard equipment. Naturally, of course, there are the usual electronic safety devices, such as XDS, ABS, ESP stability control and TCS traction control + EBA emergency braking. Other standard-fit safety features on the León CÚPRA R are front airbags, two side airbags, two head airbags, passenger airbag disconnection, rear window seat Isofix anchoring points and low tyre pressure warning, as well as automatic lights on, rain sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, cruise control, trip computer, cornering fog lights, dual zone climate control and CD radio + MP3 + eight speakers + MDI, among others.DESIGN
Pure sporting intent
• A more sporty, seductive design
• Imposing race car looks
• Passenger compartment with cockpit styling
• Imposing race car looks
• Passenger compartment with cockpit styling
Inside this extreme new SEAT, great pains have been taken to ensure that the passenger compartment detailing reflects the car's sporty exterior.Extensive use of black and grey helps conjure up the sporty atmosphere of a race car cockpit.The first thing you see when opening the doors of the new León CÚPRA R are the competition-styled bucket seats with a combination of grey cloth and alcantara upholstery, integrated headrests and the CÚPRA logo on the backrests. These comfortable seats provide great lateral support in tight bends and, as on the CÚPRA version, an attractive new option is available: black leather upholstery with white cross-stitching, highly reminiscent of ‘70s competition cars.There is a three-spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel with aluminium colour inserts and the CÚPRA logo at the bottom, plus a matching gearknob with a newly designed gear diagram. The competition-style wheel is flattened at the bottom, with ergonomic grips at either side.The instrument panel is lit with self-regulating white LEDs, and the letter ‘R' can be found at the bottom right of the left-hand speedometer dial.The centre console houses the warning switches, in black, the ESP disconnection and a new row of buttons which includes the parking sensor disconnection. Design modifications have also been made to the climate control and the new satellite navigation system, which blend in perfectly on the León CÚPRA R.Finally, no self-respecting CÚPRA R vehicle would be complete without a set of racing aluminium pedals and footrest to round off a comfortable driving position.Source - Seat
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