- CUPRA premieres one of the world’s first all-electric touring race car, the CUPRA e-Racer
- 680PS (500kW) of power propel the car to 100km/h (62mph) in 3.2 seconds
- The CUPRA Leon Competición is based on the new CUPRA Leon and reinforces the link between road and track
CUPRA is set to take the racetrack by storm with its all-electric CUPRA e-Racer and CUPRA Leon Competición touring race car.
The two race cars embody the CUPRA brand – dynamic design, advanced technology and sophisticated performance – ready to take on the racetrack.
“CUPRA has always had a pioneering role in motorsport and were the developer of the first TCR platform, and with the CUPRA Leon Competición and CUPRA e-Racer we are continuing to break new ground,” said CUPRA Racing Director Jaime Puig. “Both vehicles have been designed to compete at the highest level and bring a competitive edge to the teams running them, having been developed specifically to meet TCR and ETCR technical regulations and requirements.”
CUPRA e-Racer
Electric powertrains are at the core of CUPRA’s racing strategy, and the brand’s engineers have developed the first E-TCR (electric touring car racer) to integrate the powertrain technology of the future. The high-performance racing car is based on the MQB Evo platform and underlines the advantages of a pure electric powertrain.
The CUPRA e-Racer is one of the world’s first all-electric racing touring car. A liquid-cooled 65kWh battery pack provides power to four, single-speed motors to deliver 680PS (500kW) of peak power and 960Nm of torque to the track.
This sees the e-Racer accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 270km/h (169mph).
Aerodynamic design has sculpted the shape of the CUPRA e-Racer. A lower and wider stance provides both mechanical and aero stability in the corners, while an innovative bumper and bonnet design – integrating the upper grille due to the differing cooling requirements of an electric vehicle – encourages smoother air flow circulation around the vehicle, a prerequisite for the track.
From 2021, the E-TCR championship, a race series designed specifically for electric touring cars, will take place. The format, race duration and driver, team and fan experience will highlight how different pure electric racing competitions are, emphasising the intensity and excitement the technology can produce.
CUPRA Leon Competición
Whether you want to compete in TCR series around the world or Endurance racers the Cupra Leon Competición has been engineered to compete no matter what the track throws at it.
Based on the new road-going CUPRA Leon, reinforcing the link between the road and the track, the CUPRA Leon Competición incorporates revised bodywork that brings significant aerodynamic efficiency improvements to increase downforce.
The heartbeat of the Competición race car is a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 340PS (250kW) at 6,800rpm and 410Nm of torque across the rev range. This engine is linked to a six-speed sequential racing transmission and can reach 100km/h (0-62mph) in just 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 260km/h (162mph).
A full kinematic geometry in both axles that use lightweight components better distributes weight and a CUPRA racing-specific electronics architecture reduce weight, is more robust, customisable and modular.
The chassis structure and geometry can be tuned to a wide range of racing conditions. Both axles use lightweight components to better distributes weight across the vehicle. The Competición incorporates front MacPherson struts with adjustable height, camber, toe, caster, Ackermann steering angle and track, while the multi-link rear suspension allows for changes to the height, camber, toe and track. Front and rear rollbars can be set and adjusted also.
A CUPRA racing-specific electronics architecture reduces weight, is more robust, customisable and modular, ideal for the variety of racing disciplines the Competición can compete in.
The CUPRA Leon Competición is available to pre-order online – the first touring racecar to offer this service. All pre-booked race cars will be delivered exclusively at CUPRA’s headquarters from April.
CUPRA is at the centre of the TCR and E-TCR race series, developing vehicles specifically to compete in both categories, and is a core creator of both combustion and electric powertrains.
The CUPRA e-Racer and CUPRA Leon Competición were unveiled at the CUPRA Garage opening on the 20th February 2020.
CUPRA e-Racer
| Motors | 2×2 axial flux |
| Battery | 65kWh |
| Max. Power | 680PS |
| Max. Torque | 960Nm |
| 0-100km/h (0-62mph) | 3.2 secs |
| Maximum speed | 270km/h (169mph) |
CUPRA Leon Competición
| Engine | 2.0 TFSI |
| Cylinder/Valves | 4-cyl – 16v |
| Displacement | 1,984cc |
| Transmission | Hewland six-speed sequential |
| Max. Power | 340PS |
| Max. Torque | 410Nm |
| 0-100km/h (0-62mph) | 4.5 secs |
| Maximum speed | 260km/h (162mph) |