SEAT to unveil the new Leon Cupra

[m0rk]

This is what I'm thinking..... R32 has 4wd & 240bhp, Cupra has 240bhp, and is faster..... wtf is that about.

maybe the turbo helps, longer gearing etc so less changes.

or maybe it's got 4wd

 

[Syphon]

This is what I'm thinking..... R32 has 4wd & 240bhp, Cupra has 240bhp, and is faster..... wtf is that about.

maybe the turbo helps, longer gearing etc so less changes.

or maybe it's got 4wd

It is a tickler.

Weight could be an issue with the R32? Transmission losses?

Scott

 

[Syphon]

Whatcar are listing the R32 as 250BHP and 236lbs - and that's the three door version

Scott

 

[tris]

This is what I'm thinking..... R32 has 4wd & 240bhp, Cupra has 240bhp, and is faster..... wtf is that about.

maybe the turbo helps, longer gearing etc so less changes.

or maybe it's got 4wd

i wish

 

[Saul]

drag through the drivetrain i reckon vs the r32

 

[Syphon]

drag through the drivetrain i reckon vs the r32

And the magic Seat Sport pixies

Scott

 

[WeeJase]

can't wait till tuesday

my new van is supposed to be ready,i'll paint my ass red and hang it out of woolies window if it is .

its not going to be 4wd is guys,come on,SEAT giving the UK market what they have wanted for years

 

[m0rk]

UK market was the worlds biggest for Cupra's & Cupra R's - so it's possible

 

[jonathanp]

This is what I'm thinking..... R32 has 4wd & 240bhp, Cupra has 240bhp, and is faster..... wtf is that about.

maybe the turbo helps, longer gearing etc so less changes.

or maybe it's got 4wd

Probably is due to the weight and tranny losses as others have mentioned. R32 is at least 200kg's heavier IIRC

If the chassis is as good as they say on the Cupra then getting 240bhp down via the front wheels probably isn't that difficult especially if its a smoother engine than the 1.8T rather than having a load of torque come in suddenly causing you to lose traction.

Is there a chance it has an LSD or ATB diff? Maybe they worked some wonder with the traction control program

These are straight line figures were talking about though, still might not be as good around corners

 

[m0rk]

I think with it's independant rear suspension, it'll hand std LCR's their asses on corners.

 

[WeeJase]

I think with it's independant rear suspension, it'll hand std LCR's their asses on corners.

how old is the mk4 platform?no different to mk1/2 golf in design,so it bloody should.
4wd,would be nice,but not on the 2007 cupra chamionship cars(i presume since they run the series they could use whatever drivetrain they wanted),so will have to be an option/scandinavia only (LHD).can yuo honestly see a 240 bhp 4wd leon next week?
it would be nice ,but computer say no

edit:they could be back in WRC mind

 

[Syphon]

how old is the mk4 platform?no different to mk1/2 golf in design,so it bloody should.
4wd,would be nice,but not on the 2007 cupra chamionship cars(i presume since they run the series they could use whatever drivetrain they wanted),so will have to be an option/scandinavia only (LHD).can yuo honestly see a 240 bhp 4wd leon next week?
it would be nice ,but computer say no

edit:they could be back in WRC mind

Jase m8 - you just woken up from a rough night last night?

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92900

Scott

 

[WeeJase]

been a long day,seen that thread after i posted here.leave me alone i have sun stroke,and only cider will stem it

 

[Syphon]

been a long day,seen that thread after i posted here.leave me alone i have sun stroke,and only cider will stem it

Scott

 

[MarkE]

Hmm, OK. 19" LP640-style wheels, lowered, spacers, arches widened at the back a bit and the exhaust moved back to where it should be :

You can't quite see it but I've also added 4wd with a Torsen centre diff. The exhaust routing is... interesting.

 

[m0rk]

That's a good PS MarkE given the low res image too!

 

[MarkE]

Could have fixed the shutlines with a bigger pic. That back end would suit some nice venturi details in the black bit as well