For Cupra VZ means fast and is the nickname of the most powerful versions of the brand. In the Formentor, the 4.45 m long SUV is used for the versions with the 245 and 310 hp 2.0 TSI, it is used by the plug-in hybrid system with higher power, with the 245 hp; and, from now on, the one that uses the 390 hp 2.5 TSI , which differs from the others by incorporating a 5 in its last name, while that engine has that number of cylinders, VZ5. For the rest, it is the first model related to Seat with a pentacylindrical engine.
Thus, this sports SUV, the Cupra Formentor VZ5, becomes the most powerful mass production model ever built in Spain , as it is manufactured at the Martorell plant.
Audi-branded engines
The 2.5 TSI engine is similar to the one used by other Volkswagen group models such as the Audi RS Q3 and Q3 Sportback, in addition to the Audi TT RS Coupe and Roadster, in all cases with 400 hp and quattro all-wheel drive. Also like in them, the change is a 7-speed DSG, a double clutch box, capable of managing the maximum torque of 480 Nm available from 2,000 rpm.
In the case of the Formentor VZ5, the power is somewhat lower than in these Audis, but it also incorporates all -wheel drive -similar in its operation, with a multi-disc clutch to distribute the engine’s thrust between both axles, called 4Drive-.In addition, the chassis of this Cupra has adjustable DCC suspension, progressive steering or various driving modes. It also has the higher power brakes used by Seat , with Akebono six-piston calipers.
Other distinctive elements of the Formentor VZ5 are the new rear diffuser with carbon fiber elements, the four copper-colored exhaust outlets … Inside, it will be possible to choose between three different environments -black, blue and brown-, always with the bucket seats that are released in this SUV, although later they could be used in all Formentor.
The Formenter VZ5It will accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and will have a top speed of 250 km/h. Only one edition of 7,000 units will be manufactured from it;at a price that would exceed 50,000 euros, although Cupra has not yet given details about it. The only clue as to the price would be that the 310 hp Formentor VZ costs just under 45,000 euros.