Seat Leon Cupra R maximum power and sportiness

Posted November 28, 2009 | Category: Cars

After her debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, is about to begin marketing its new Leon Cupra R. The new model has already earned a place in the history of the Spanish brand, becoming the most powerful SEAT ever with its 265 hp. In addition to powerful and efficient powertrain, the new Leon Cupra R has a unique design. At first glance thanks to its eye-catching exterior design, sporty character and distinctive personality. A feeling that is confirmed then the interior, very comfortable and impressive, reminiscent of the racing car, reminding us that we are not on board any vehicle.

In terms of equipment does not fail to nothing. To underline the introduction of the XDS electronic limited slip device that ensures excellent road holding, and sportsmanship on the 19-inch wheels with five double spokes, as well as wide range of standard that rewards both the safety and comfort.

The spearhead of the new Leon Cupra R is the engine: the 2.0 TSI 265 hp turbocharged engine with direct injection and is characterized by exceptional potential, elasticity and smoothness of rotation. The SEAT Technical Centre has hit its target by changing the electronic that controls the engine and increasing the maximum pressure of the turbocharger, obtaining extra 25 hp compared to 240 hp 2.0 TSI engine that mounts the Leon Cupra.

To meet the increasing needs of power, the new Leon Cupra R engine mounts, compared with the 240 hp version, a higher return from the intercooler, as it applies to the higher pressure turbo. As in the 240 hp version, includes a new fuel injection pump at high pressure. The six-speed gearbox and the engine has been specially adapted to the scaling relations.

In this way, the new Leon Cupra R achieves excellent performance: 250 km / h top speed and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.2 seconds and covers the first thousand meters in just 25.7 seconds. In response to that performance, fuel consumption is very low: 8.1 l/100 km in combined cycle, with the same power that makes the car more efficient and lower emissions in its segment. The new engine also meets the Cupra R Euro 5 legislation.

The new Leon Cupra R is based on the spectacular design of her younger sister, the CUPRA, enriched by various elements, inside and outside.'s Exclusivity of this model is reflected in the characteristic letter "R", which equates to the first view the car. It is located outside (on the radiator grille and the lower right side of the door) and inside the (right of the instrument panel) and the command key, together with the exclusive logo "CUPRA" This on the left side of the front bumper in the center of the tailgate, steering wheel and seats.

In addition to the distinctive 19-inch wheels, a further detail of the CUPRA R mirrors are attractive with shiny black shell, characteristic of all versions CUPRA. Stand, also, the brake discs with a diameter of 345 mm (front) and 286 mm (rear), which meets the need for greater stopping power.

Inside the first hit from the sporty seats, Alcantara upholstered in gray. To these are added the LED illumination with white light of the instrument panel, leather multifunction steering wheel and aluminum pedals. Characterized by black, reflecting the spirit of "racing" the car, the carrier stand out the details of the sky, sun visors, door handles and trim the posts above, only in black.

An indication of the quantum leap made ​​in terms of comfort and driving safety, the new Cupra R is equipped as standard with the XDS electronic limited slip device. This system, in conjunction with ESP, it works like a limited slip differential, improving the car's behavior in terms of loss of traction, braking the wheel that loses traction. The feeling at the wheel is similar to that which has driven a car with limited slip differential, with a greater ability to transmit to earth the power of the front axle. This avoids, especially when cornering, the inside front wheel spin and reduces the tendency to understeer, giving the Leon Cupra R excellent directional stability.

All'XDS addition, it should be noted the effectiveness of the frame "Agile Chassis" SEAT, in this version has received the necessary adjustments that make the Cupra R one of the most successful sports car segment. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is equipped of an extensive standard equipment. A very important chapter is represented by the electronic systems of care that includes, as standard, the XDS electronic limited slip device, ABS, ESP (electronic stability control system) and TCS traction control + emergency brake assistant EBA .

On the security front, the Leon Cupra R offers standard front airbags, 2 side airbags, two curtain airbags, plus the ability to disable the airbag on the passenger side, rear seats Isofix attack and pressure indicator light tires. Complete equipment: sensor lights, rain sensor, rear parking assist, cruise control, trip computer, fog lamps with cornering function, dual-zone automatic climate control and radio CD + MP3 + 8 speakers + MDI among others .

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One Response to "Seat Leon Cupra R maximum power and sportiness

1. Hobby-car Says:
   November 28, 2009 at 03:44

   That's cool! But do not make it to the battery as this Ampera?

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