Although Renault has since beat its time with the Mégane RS 275 Trophy, it was Seat that was the first to break that time in a front-drive car with the Leon Cupra 280. Critics pointed out that ...

SEAT has set a new benchmark for the hot hatch world with its new Leon Cupra 280, being the first manufacturer to dip below the eight-minute mark with a front-driven road-car at the Nurburgring.

coupled with compelling performance and perfect everyday usability – the new Leon CUPRA embodies SEAT's brand values in the best possible way. With up to 206 kW / 280 PS, the new CUPRA is not ...