SEAT will unveil the prototype of its Ibiza Cupra R at the Geneva Motor Show (6th to 16th March).
Two engine options are on the table. The conventional option is the 1.8 20VT turbocharged petrol engine. Fueling the trend for diesel cars, SEAT are also said to be considering their 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine with a power output of almost 150bhp.
The Ibiza Cupra R is equipped with DSR (dynamic steering response) intended to give the chassis agility, positive handling and good feedback to the driver.
Giving the car a sporty look, the design team have used newly designed bumpers with a low honeycomb grill air intake, a large trailing roof spoiler, a chromed oval tailpipe and five-spoke 17" alloy wheels.
On the inside, the familiar "R" theme is followed with a fancy leather steering wheel, sculpted front sports seats and the familiar black colour scheme with red highlights in stitching and logos.
The new Ibiza Cupra R will be built at the SEAT Sport facilities in Barcelona, alongside the Leon Cupra R and SEAT’s high performance competition Toledo touring cars and the Leons used in the Spanish Supercopa series and the new British Cupra Championship which will run through the summer.
Production of the Ibiza Cupra R is planned to begin in late 2003. Prices haven't yet been announced.
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