Tag: 2014 Seat Leon Cupra

  • KW 2014 Seat Leon Cupra – Adaptive DDC Coilovers

    KW Automotive is now offering DDC plug&play coilovers specially developed for cars with electronic suspension damping. The KW plug&play kits work in perfect harmony with the OEM control.

    The adaptive KW DDC suspension systems are compatible with a variety of cars with electronic damping control and the tuning specialists now offer a set for the ex- King of the Ring – 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280.

    The adaptive DCC suspension control (Dynamic Chassis Control) is an integral part of the standard equipment on selected “sports” Seat models such as the Leon Cupra and can be chosen as an option on the rest of the range.

    “When installing the KW DDC coilovers, the original struts simply have to be replaced by the KW stainless steel coilovers”, commented KW Product Manager Johannes Wacker.

    “Afterwards, each damper only has to be connected with the Seat on-board electronics via the compatible KW plug-in connection. It’s really easy!”, he added.

    The KW DDC plug&play coilover kit uses dirt-resistant KW trapezoid thread on the stainless steel struts and on the rear axle height adjusters, meaning the Seat Leon can be varied in ground clearance by the millimeter. The German TÜV tested adjustment range allows a continuous lowering of 35 to 65 mm on both axles.

    Source: KW

  • 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG – Nurburgring Record – 7 minutes and 58 seconds

    The new 2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG managed to smash the Nurburgring lap record for a FWD (front wheel drive) car. The hot hatchback managed to do a lap in under 8 minutes, which makes it the first FWD production model below that barrier.

    The current record was held by Renault Megane RS Trophy, which stopped the clock at 8 minutes and 8 seconds, but the new Cupra 280 needed just 7 minutes and 58.4 seconds.

    2014 Seat Leon Cupra 280 is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine with 280HP (206 kW) and 350Nm (259 lb-ft) of torque at 1,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. It is able to return 44.1 mpg UK with CO2 emissions of 155 g/km.

    Other highlights include a DSG double clutch gearbox and an optional Performance Pack that includes Brembo high-performance brakes, specially designed 19” alloy wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.

    There is also a mechanical front axle differential lock, a progressive steering system, DCC dynamic chassis control and two-stage deactivation of the electronic stability control (ESC).

    Source: Seat