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Engine: 1984cc four-cylinder 16v, 261bhp @ 6000rpm, 258lb ft @ 2500rpm
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Seat Leon Cupra R (2010) CAR video review

By Ben Barry

First Drives

13 July 2010 10:12

Seat's Leon has long spawned some suitably feisty variants, and CAR Online was recently invited to Rockingham Race Circuit to drive the latest and hottest to date: the Cupra R. With 261bhp, a 0-62mph time of 6.2sec and a 155mph top speed, it's no slouch, and, as road test editor Ben Barry discovered, it makes for an interesting alternative to both the Volkswagen Golf R and Scirocco R.

Click the first video for a full road test, the second for an in-car camera and some hot lappery at Rockingham.

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