Seat Leon Cup Racer at Wörthersee
The highlight of Seat’s display at the imminent GTI-Treffen at Wörthersee, Austria is likely to be this just-revealed Leon Cup Racer.
Although it’s intended for use by customer teams in various championships, the Cup Racer’s arrival could also indicate that Seat is considering a return to the World Touring Car Championship.
Power comes from a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine which generates 325 bhp (243 kW / 330 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of torque. That output is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox and an electronically-controlled differential lock.
A slightly different version has also been developed especially for endurance events such as the Nürburgring-based VLN series. It features a sequential transmission and a mechanical differential lock instead.
Under current regulations, the 2.0 litre engine would be ineligible to compete in the WTCC. However, Seat has already admitted that a compliant 1.6 litre turbo motor could be created, thereby solving that particular problem.
Visually, it’s definitely a case of form following function. Nevertheless, the road-going five-door Leon is a handsome car and the Cup Racer looks similarly impressive. Up front, the bumper unit has been redesigned with larger air intakes and it gains a splitter. 18” racing wheels are housed within extended wheel arches and the rear features both a diffuser and high-mounted wing for additional downforce.
Naturally the usual interior trim has been discarded in favour of a full roll cage and a single race seat. Carbon fibre abounds throughout the cabin and most of the controls are mounted on the multi-function steering wheel.
In standard form the Seat Leon Cup Racer is priced at €70,000, while the endurance model costs €95,000. Those amounts (which exclude VAT) equate to roughly £58,900 and £79,900 respectively at current exchange rates.
Seat is expecting deliveries to commence in time for the 2014 season.
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Although it’s intended for use by customer teams in various championships, the Cup Racer’s arrival could also indicate that Seat is considering a return to the World Touring Car Championship.
Power comes from a 2.0 litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine which generates 325 bhp (243 kW / 330 PS) with 350 Nm (258 lb/ft) of torque. That output is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox and an electronically-controlled differential lock.
A slightly different version has also been developed especially for endurance events such as the Nürburgring-based VLN series. It features a sequential transmission and a mechanical differential lock instead.
Under current regulations, the 2.0 litre engine would be ineligible to compete in the WTCC. However, Seat has already admitted that a compliant 1.6 litre turbo motor could be created, thereby solving that particular problem.
Visually, it’s definitely a case of form following function. Nevertheless, the road-going five-door Leon is a handsome car and the Cup Racer looks similarly impressive. Up front, the bumper unit has been redesigned with larger air intakes and it gains a splitter. 18” racing wheels are housed within extended wheel arches and the rear features both a diffuser and high-mounted wing for additional downforce.
Naturally the usual interior trim has been discarded in favour of a full roll cage and a single race seat. Carbon fibre abounds throughout the cabin and most of the controls are mounted on the multi-function steering wheel.
In standard form the Seat Leon Cup Racer is priced at €70,000, while the endurance model costs €95,000. Those amounts (which exclude VAT) equate to roughly £58,900 and £79,900 respectively at current exchange rates.
Seat is expecting deliveries to commence in time for the 2014 season.
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