CUPRA Bid farewell to a legendary engine with a final dance
This page is translated from the original post "CUPRA offre une dernière danse à un moteur légendaire" in French.
- 11/10/2025 15:52
The CUPRA Formentor VZ5 brings a rare and iconic engine back to the forefront: the five-cylinder inline engine.
This engine architecture occupies a unique space between four and six cylinders. It combines compactness and lightness, while providing an almost perfect mechanical balance. With five pistons, the engine produces a linear torque across a broad range of revs, resulting in a more immediate throttle response and better progression than with four-cylinder engines. Its distinctive sound, a mix of roar and tremolo that has built its reputation over the years at Audi, is also a product of this asymmetrical configuration, which generates rich and recognizable harmonics. Today, CUPRA reintroduces this mechanical setup to transpose it into a high-performance compact SUV, offering an driving experience that is both emotional and technical.
Under the hood, the 2.5-liter TSI develops 390 hp and 480 Nm of torque. Paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with electronic torque management, it ensures optimal traction and remarkable driving precision. This combination allows the Formentor VZ5 to blend raw power and stability in corners, while maintaining balanced behavior on open roads or circuits.
The swan song of the 5-cylinder engine
The design emphasizes the exclusivity of this limited edition, with only 4,000 units available. Wider wheel arches, twin exhaust outlets with copper accents, and 20-inch alloy wheels give the SUV an aggressive and assertive character. Inside, sportiness is reflected in the CupBucket seats and driver-oriented ambient lighting, while digital features and high-quality finishes provide comfort and modernity.
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The Formentor VZ5 is not just a high-performance SUV: it is the last opportunity to enjoy a five-cylinder engine in a modern vehicle. Its unique sound, responsiveness, and unusual architecture highlight the importance of original mechanical solutions in the age of electrification, making this model a living testament to European technical expertise, aimed at car enthusiasts and those seeking driving sensations.
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