SEAT is in the middle of a teaser campaign for the all-new Leon compact hatchback, ahead of its world debut on January 28.
Now, the Spanish automaker is giving us a better look at the design of the fourth-generation Leon via its Cupra performance division, teasing us with the upcoming Leon Competicion touring car racer.
As confirmed by Cupra, this new TCR race car will be based on the next-generation SEAT Leon. In the photo, we can see part of the rear end, including the triangular shape of the LED taillights that are connected by an illuminated strip. These will be present on the production car too, as will the powerful waistline and sporty window line.
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2020 Cupra Leon Competicion
Other elements, such as the wild widebody kit, fixed rear wing and motorsport rear bumper, are reserved for the Cupra Leon Competicion touring car racer. Speaking of the competition variant, Cupra has already opened pre-bookings, a first for a touring race car. All pre-booked TCR race cars will be delivered exclusively at the brand’s new headquarters from April 2020.
The 2020 Cupra Leon Competicion is said to feature improved aerodynamic efficiency and will benefit from a full kinematic geometric setup in both axles that use lightweight components to improve weight distribution.
2020 SEAT Leon production model
Other enhancements include a more robust shifting unit and a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine delivering increased performance. Finally, Cupra says the racing electronic architecture is lighter, more robust, modular and customizable.
The development of the new TCR race car is in its final phase, with track testing already underway since last October in Spain, Portugal and Italy. The Cupra Leon Competicion will make its world debut at the beginning of 2020, perhaps simultaneously with the 2020 SEAT Leon on January 28.
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