2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R- 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 selfblocking XDS mechanism
Boasting a thoroughbred sporty engine, the new León CUPRA R features exclusive interior and exterior styling touches which reflect its unique character. The León CUPRA R is, simply, an attentiongrabber. Its feisty exterior design is mirrored on the inside, too, with a motorsportinspired look and feel that lets you know this is not just another car.
The extensive, generous equipment list features SEAT’s impressive new electronic selfblocking XDS system for excellent handling, as well as a broad array of standard features that provide both top notch safety and exceptional onboard comfort.
SEAT’s most powerful car
Undeniably, the focal point of 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 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 CUPRA.
The intercooler fitted to the new engine delivers its superior performance through greater turbo pressure. As on the 240 hp version, the engine setup includes a new, highpressure fuel injection pump to satisfy its greater performance demands, and the ratios on the sixspeed gearbox have been specifically adapted.
The new León CUPRA R delivers a top speed of 250 km/h (selflimited) 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 competitionclass 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 EU5 emissions standards.
Imposing design
The new León CUPRA R is based on the spectacular design of the existing CUPRA, with subtle additions both inside and out.
The exclusive nature of SEAT’s new model is most easily identified via the distinctive letter ‘R’ that’s subtly placed 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, besides the spectacular 19 inch wheels are the trademark glossy black door mirrors. The wheel assembly also enables a set of exceptionally generous 345 x 30 mm front disc brakes with 286 x 12 mm at the rear; vital given the need for greater braking capacity in a car that harnesses 265 hp.
The interior features eyecatching competition styled bucket seats in a combination of grey cloth and alcantara upholstery, white LED lighting on the instrument dials, a leather multifunctional steering wheel and aluminiumclad pedals. Black prevails in the sporty passenger compartment, and the view from the driver’s seat is designed to minimise distractions with the roof lining, sun visors, door handles and ‘A’ pillars all clad exclusively in black.
Excellent dynamic performance
The addition of the electronic selfblocking XDS system to the standard equipment on the new CUPRA R means this SEAT offers much greater driving comfort and safety. The clever new electronic system works together with ESP and functions as a selfblocking 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 selfblocking 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 CUPRA 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.
Topnotch equipment
The SEAT León CUPRA R offers a particularly generous lineup 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 standardfit safety features on the León CUPRA 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
The front end grabs your attention. An exclusive honeycomb mesh central grille with a black surround and the letter ‘R’ on the right are the car’s most obvious trademarks. As on the CUPRA versions, too, the sophisticated air vents beneath the grille enhance its sporty appeal.
Another telltale CUPRA feature seldom found on other cars are the pronounced shoulders that house the headlights. A black character stripe runs the length of the front bumper and the word ‘CUPRA’ stands out on the left. Finally, there is a larger trapezoidshaped cooling grille, with cornering fog lights built in at the sides.
From the side, the car’s exclusive 19inch Cosmos Silver ‘Potenza’ wheel rims (optionally available in white) are shod with ultralow profile 235/35 tyres, and the five doublespoke rims reveal enormous red brake callipers. The disc sizes and fourpot callipers provide the immediate braking response obviously required by a car in this class.
The side view includes gloss black door mirrors, which lend the car a personal touch and echoes the mirror treatment of the entire SEAT CUPRA range.
The rear of the car also clearly identifies the SEAT León CUPRA R. As at the front, a more blunt bumper with a prominent black moulding enhances the car’s racy looks. A polished steel oval exhaust pipe, the model name in the centre of the hatch and the letter ‘R’ at the lower right of the hatch (also seen on the key control and engine block) complete the checklist.
Sporty interior
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 CUPRA R are the competitionstyled bucket seats with a combination of grey cloth and alcantara upholstery, integrated headrests and the CUPRA logo on the backrests. These comfortable seats provide great lateral support in tight bends and, as on the CUPRA version, an attractive new option is available: black leather upholstery with white crossstitching, highly reminiscent of ‘70s competition cars.
There is a threespoke multifunctional leather steering wheel with aluminium colour inserts and the CUPRA logo at the bottom, plus a matching gearknob with a newly designed gear diagram. The competitionstyle wheel is flattened at the bottom, with ergonomic grips at either side.
The instrument panel is lit with selfregulating white LEDs, and the letter ‘R’ can be found at the bottom right of the lefthand 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 CUPRA R.
Finally, no selfrespecting CUPRA R vehicle would be complete without a set of racing aluminium pedals and footrest to round off a comfortable driving position.
ENGINE The most powerful in SEAT history
- Turbocharged 265 hp 2.0 TSI engine
- Magnificent performance levels worthy of the WTCC
- High on excitement, low on emissions
The engine settings have been carefully calculated to deliver its 265 hp output, brilliant performance, moderate fuel consumption and EU5 emissions compliance.
The most powerful in the range
The new engine on the CUPRA R is a development of the familiar 2.0 TSI. Its 265 hp comes from a different engine management setup, as well as greater turbo pressure compared to the 240 hp engine: 1.9 bar at maximum output and 2.2 bar at maximum torque compared to the 1.8 bar of the 240 hp 2.0 TSI.
On both the 240 and 265 hp versions, the 2.0 TSI engine features a new, highpressure fuelinjection pump and modified catalyst in order to comply with EU5 emissions standards; the intercooler connection pipe is also different on both models – the 265 hp version including a higherperformance intercooler.
As a result, the 265 hp engine helps the CUPRA R to a top speed of 250 km/h (selflimited), 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in only 6.2 seconds and 0 to 1,000 metre acceleration in only 25.7 seconds. 350 Nm of torque is generated between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm, guaranteeing brilliant ingear acceleration – 5.7 seconds from 80 to 120 km/h in 5th and 7.1 seconds in 6th.
The León CUPRA R’s TSI technology also means a much lower fuel consumption than might be expected of a 265 hp high performance hatch; only 8.1 litres on average for every 100 km.
The CUPRA R also features usefully lower emissions levels than many of its rivals, as its 190 g/km on average make it the most efficient car in its segment with this power output.
Custom gearbox
The sixspeed manual gearbox fitted in the CUPRA R has also been modified compared to the 240 hp version.
Reinforced to withstand the car’s 265 hp and 350 Nm output, the 5th gear has been designed with fewer teeth, giving it greater transmission resistance while maintaining virtually the same gear ratio.
Other modifications carried out by the Martorell Technical Centre include reinforcing the synchronising rings on 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gears, while 3rd and 5th gears feature an extra rectification after the tightening process.
The gear lever movement is also now 6 mm shorter than before for even faster gear changes.
The 265 hp 2.0 TSI on the León CUPRA R warrants a new exhaust system and the tail section has a new silencer to adapt to the demands of the new engine.
Efficient cooling system
The León CUPRA versions feature an engine cooling system that responds faithfully in any situation.
The larger radiator with welded tube technology provides better cooling to deliver greater performance.
In order to enhance the radiator’s heat exchange function, both the León CUPRA and the León CUPRA R are equipped with a tandem electroventilator arrangement made up of a twin 300 and 200 W ventilator.
The front intercooler is cooled by channelling air to the exterior through optimised deflectors that maximise the airflowpressure ratio. In order to achieve this, it was necessary to adjust airflow to the maximum in relation to the exterior design of the bumper.
Finally, part of the pleasure derived from driving the León CUPRA R comes from the spectacular engine roar developed by SEAT engine acoustics engineers. The effect on SEAT’s most powerful car can immediately be felt, and heard, by the driver and front passenger.
CHASSIS Excellent dynamic performance
- Electronic selfblocking XDS for maximum control
- New steering parameters
- 19inch wheels make their debut on this platform
SEAT technicians worked to find the most appropriate settings to maximise traction capacity and performance; thereby delivering an agile car capable of effectively dealing with any combination of road surface and layout.
Electronic selfblocking XDS as standard
The new XDS system on the León CUPRA R is key to helping transmit it’s the car’s prodigious horsepower to the road, in the process guaranteeing the highest levels of safety, precision and control.
In combination with ESP and TCS, this system acts as a selfblocking differential without the need for any additional mechanicals. It anticipates wheel traction loss and limits power to the wheel that is potentially losing grip.
This system provides a similar feeling through the steering wheel to that of a car with a conventional selfblocking mechanism, and considerably improves the capacity to transmit power from the driven front wheels to the ground. Especially through tight twists and turns, this prevents the inside wheel from slipping and reduces understeer. The result is a car with unbeatable handling and sporty driving pleasure. The system also combines perfectly with ESP for enhanced active safety.
The SEAT León CUPRA R’s trademark sports performance, agility and quick response provides driver and passengers alike with added driving comfort.
Modifications have been made to the front and rear shock absorbers, too, to create a smooth, precise ride on winding roads and motorways, and the front and rear silentblocks have been lengthened by 1.5 and 17 mm, both compared to the FR and CUPRA versions.
Further modifications include stiffer front and rear springs, 35% and 30% stiffer than on the CUPRA version, and a 17 mm lower ground clearance than on the basic Leon. The antiroll bar, meanwhile, maintains the same diameter.
As on the CUPRA version, the brakes have been reworked to do justice to the new SEAT’s power output. The CUPRA R sports larger ventilated disc brakes than on the rest of the range, featuring a 345 x 30 mm arrangement at the front and 286 x 12 mm at the rear.
New steering parameters
The León CUPRA R is the first Volkswagen Group model to use 19inch wheels on this platform, guaranteeing a more immediate steering response with a much lower slip angle.
The SEAT Technical Centre adapted the software parameters of the power assisted steering to the specific requirements of the CUPRA R, resulting in a greater level of assistance at lower parking speeds and less assistance at medium speed. These modifications have increased the steering wheel’s sensitivity to torque variations, maintaining the habitual linear torque progression with steering wheel angle, while it remains the same at high speeds to ensure agile lane changes.
The spectacular 19inch ‘Potenza’ wheels are shod with 235/35 tyres and are available in white or Cosmos Silver; their five doublespoke structure revealing flashy red brake callipers.
Every imaginable driving aid
The SEAT León CUPRA R is fitted with all available driving aids such as ESP, ABS + TCS + EBA + EBV.
Hill Hold Assist is another electronic driving aid found on the new SEAT León CUPRA R. It helps by keeping the vehicle stationary on a slope for two seconds when the brake pedal is released prior to accelerating. This prevents the car from rolling forward or back, and makes city driving and manoeuvring more comfortable.
EQUIPMENT Exclusivity, inside and out
- Complete electronic driving aid lineup: ESP, ABS, TCS + EBA
- Electronic selfblocking XDS as standard
- Radio CD + MP3 + eight speakers + MDI
Driver and passenger safety are paramount, with the possibility of protection from up to eight airbags – two at the front, two front side airbags, and a head airbag at the front and rear. These six airbags come as standard, with the option of rear side airbags. The rear window seats are also equipped with Isofix anchoring points for child seats.
As well as the XDS system, other standard active safety measures include ABS, TCS, ESP and EBA emergency breaking that activates the hazard lights when engaged. The car’s antitheft device is a standard, volumetric motion sensing alarm. Furthermore, the León CUPRA R is equipped with other electronic driving aids such as cruise control and a driverdefined maximum speed warning system.
The standard sports seats are highly distinctive on the CUPRA R, featuring a combination of grey cloth and alcantara upholstery, integrated headrests and the CUPRA logo on the backrests, with the optional possibility of ordering the car with black leather upholstery and white crossstitching.
The lighting system includes new headlights and tail lights, optional bixenon lights with the AFS system that now features daytime driving lights ahead of the 2011 deadline for obligatory installation. It also comes with standard cornering fog lights that greatly improve visibility.
Fingertip navigation
The satellite navigation system is completely new. It combines audio equipment and navigation system with a touch screen and SD memory card slot. The screen displays information related to navigation, audio, telephone and climate control. The Integral Parking Pilot has front and rear sensors, and the Optical Park System displays the proximity to obstacles surrounding the vehicle on its screen, as a visual backup to the warning beeps.
Another new system is the MDI Multi Device Interface, which provides USB or Auxin connectivity to external audio sources through a discreetly located twinlidded slot. The car is also equipped with an upgraded version of the terminal that regulates the telephone, with even more Bluetooth functions.
The instrument panel also features new displays such as a digital instant speed indicator and recommended gear function. There’s also a new menu selection concept, new languages, a multifunction indicator and vehicle condition display.
Many of these functions can be controlled via the buttons located on the new multifunctional steering wheel. The clusters on the left side operate the audio/telephone, with the menu control functions on the right.
Finally, the new SEAT León CUPRA R is available in nine body colours – Candy White, Emoción Red, Crono Yellow, Mágico Black, Citrus, Speed Blue and the Lumina Orange, Kiwi Green and Furia Grey Custom Colors.
The León CUPRA R comes with the following standard equipment on the Spanish market:
SAFETY
- ABS + TCS
- ESP + EBA
- XDS system
- Front airbags
- Two side airbags
- Two head airbags
- Passenger airbag disconnection
- Rear window side Isofix anchoring points
- Height adjustable seatbelts with fastening warning (driver side)
- Low tyre pressure warning
- Cruise control
- Volumetric alarm with backup battery
- Antitheft roof aerial
- Double headlights
- Cornering fog lights
- Coming Home function
- Dark tinted glass
- Gloss black door mirrors
- Body colour bumpers with integrated mouldings
- Specific suspension ratings
- 19” ‘Potenza’ silver alloy wheels with 235/35 tyres
- Dual zone climate control
- Height and reach adjustable specific multifunctional 3spoke leather steering wheel with CUPRA logo
- Specific leather gearknob with CUPRA logo
- Sport seats with specific upholstery and CUPRA logo
- Height adjustable driver and passenger seats
- Storage drawer beneath driver seat
- Aluminium pedals
- Glove compartment light
- Boot light
- Front power antitrap onetouch windows
- Remote control central locking
- CD radio + MP3 + eight speakers + MDI
- Combined USB + Auxin docking port
- Electric heated folding door mirrors
- Trip computer
- Recommended gear indicator
- Automatic lights on
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear parking sensors
- Power rear windows
- Headlight beam adjustment from the inside
The list of optional equipment includes:
- Bluetooth telephone installation
- SEAT Media System satellite navigation system + Bluetooth + additional Aux in
- Hill Hold Assist
- Front and rear parking sensors (Integral Parking Pilot)
- Front and rear parking sensors + Optical Park System (requires the SEAT Media System navigator)
- Bixenon headlights + AFS + daytime driving lights
- 19” ‘Potenza’ alloy wheels in white
- Rear side thorax airbags
- Leather sport seats
- Heated washer nozzles + headlight washers
- Electrically operated slide/tilt glass sunroof
- Metallic paint
- Emoción red paint
- Custom colour paint
Images : 2010 SEAT Leon Cupra R
[Source : SEAT]
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