CUPRA Leon VZ TCR: a limited edition straight off the racetrack
- Published on 15/11/2025 19:42
- Modified on 15/11/2025 19:43
As a final goodbye, the Cupra Leon takes one last lap with a VZ TCR edition that aims to be a future collector.
After multiplying successes in competition around the world, CUPRA takes a new step. The Spanish brand unveils the Leon VZ TCR, a radical compact that fully embraces its sporting heritage. Limited to 499 units, it becomes the most powerful front-wheel-drive Leon ever offered by the manufacturer.
Inspired by the Leon entered in TCR, this special edition positions itself as a showcase of what CUPRA does best: turning its competition results into innovations for its road models. The 2.0 turbo engine here rises to 325 hp and 420 Nm, an unprecedented figure for a front-wheel-drive Leon. Paired with a DSG7 gearbox and an electronically controlled differential, the package promises maximum traction and achieves 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds.
The top speed is not limited, a detail that nicely illustrates the model’s philosophy.
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A chassis tuned like a racing car
This Leon VZ TCR doesn’t come out of nowhere: it represents the 499 competition Leons the brand has built since its beginnings.
To exploit this powertrain, CUPRA has deeply revised the damping and steering. The DCC system reacts in milliseconds, while the six-piston Akebono brakes recall those used on the brand’s touring cars. The four copper-colored exhaust outlets deliver a raspier sound, designed to enhance the experience without veering into caricature.
The Leon VZ TCR also stands out with a completely redesigned interior. The rear seats have been removed, replaced by a brace and a racing-style net. Up front, four-point harnesses equip the CUPBucket seats, while a laser-engraved plaque identifies each example.
This transformation, rarely seen on a road-legal model, brings the Spanish compact closer to a true track car.
A style defined by aerodynamics
Aesthetically, the model adopts many exclusive elements :
• Specific roof spoiler
• Widened side skirts
• Front and rear splitters
• Aggressive diffuser
• Dedicated lightweight wheels
• 245 mm tires
An unprecedented side graphic, inspired by a minimalist racing livery, gives a visual identity unique to this limited series.
Before the arrival of this road-approved TCR, the brand will launch in the first quarter of 2026 the Leon VZ, an initial limited run of 1,500 units that will use the same 325-horsepower engine, but with a more versatile character. A model designed for those who want to feel CUPRA’s racing DNA without tipping into the extreme.
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This page is translated from the original post "CUPRA Leon VZ TCR, une série limitée échappée des circuits" in French.
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