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The Cupra brand celebrates three years since its foundation: the first model was presented on February 22, 2018 Cupra Ateca, which is the most powerful and fastest version of the Seat Ateca crossover. Later, the SUV became the symbol of independence of the new brand. Cupra Formentor on the MQB platform, which does not have a “source” in the Seat range. And for the next birthday the company prepared a new present for itself – a “charged” modification of the Formentor VZ5.
Under the hood is a five-cylinder turbo engine of the EA855 series, which until now has only been used on Audi RS models. However, the subordination is strictly observed and especially for Cupra, this 2.5 TSI engine was strangled to 390 hp. and 480 Nm, although in current Audi cars it produces 400 forces. The transmission has a seven-speed DSG “robot” and 4Drive all-wheel drive with a clutch on the rear axle.
The Cupra Formentor VZ5 can accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.2 s versus 4.9 s for the 2.0 TSI turbo four with 310 hp. The maximum speed is traditionally limited to 250 km / h. In addition, the VZ5 version has a retuned adaptive suspension with a 10 mm lower ground clearance and new front brakes with six-piston calipers.
Visual differences of the VZ5 version from less powerful versions are the original 20-inch wheels and the exhaust pipes located one above the other. In addition, the new CUPBucket seats can only be ordered for five-cylinder machines, although they will likely become available for the entire family later.
The Cupra Formentor VZ5 crossovers will appear at European dealers only in the fall, and the circulation is limited: only seven thousand copies will be produced. This amount should be enough for a long time, because the price promises to be immodest: about 58 thousand euros. Although 400-strong Audi RS Q3 with the same engine is even more expensive: from 64 thousand euros in Germany.
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