Seat Ibiza MK2 Cupra R (facelift)
Description
The second generation Seat Ibiza (Typ 6K) was a B-Segment car launched in 1993 and was first Ibiza fully developed and produced under the Volkswagen Group ownership. The car received a minor facelift in 1996 and a major facelift in 1999 (Typ 6K2).
In 1999, the Ibiza MK2 Cupra (facelift) debuted with heavily updated styling and various mechanical upgrades, including a turbocharged 1.8 liter 20VT engine producing 156 hp (115 kw) of power and 210 Nm of torque that allowed a faster 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7,9 seconds and a top speed of 218 km/h (135 mph). Visually the car benefited from the completely redesigned front and rear end of the 1999 facelifted Ibiza range, and was distinguished by the headlights with black-background, the sporty front bumper design with body-coloured extension, the body coloured side sills, the rear wing and the more prominent twin exhaust pipes.
In 2001, Seat introduced the Ibiza MK2 Cupra R that was the fastest version of the second generation Ibiza. The car was fitted with a reworked 1.8 liter 20VT engine that thanks to a different turbocharged produced 180 hp (132 kw) of power and 235 Nm of torque. Compared to the Cupra model, the Cupra R was equipped with a stiffer suspension setting, larger brakes with brembo brake calipers and a slightly revised exterior. The upgrades resulted in better performance with an 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7,2 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph). Visually the car can be distinguished by the multi-spoke 16 inch wheels and the body coloured plastic parts of the bumpers that gave it a cleaner look.
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Additional information
Model | Seat Ibiza MK2 Cupra R (facelift) |
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Production | 2001-2002 |
Segment | B |
Doors | 3 |
Layout | FWD |
Engine Displacement | 1781 cm3 |
Cylinders | L4 |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel | Gasoline |
Fuel System | Multipoint Injection |
Power (hp) | 180 |
Power (kw) | 132 |
Power (@rpm) | @5600 rpm |
Torque (Nm) | 235 |
Torque (@rpm) | @2100-5000 rpm |
0-100km/h | 7,2 |
Top Speed (km/h) | 225 km/h |
Top Speed (mph) | 140 mph |
Consumption (lt/100km) | 7,9 |
CO2 (g/km) | – |
Gearbox | 5 MT |
Weight | 1094 kg |
Length | 3879 mm |
Width | 1641 mm |
Height | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase | 2441 mm |
Front Track | 1430 mm |
Rear Track | 1389 mm |
Boot Space | 249 |
Tire Size | 205/45 R16 |
Front Brakes | 305 mm Ventilated Discs |
Rear Brakes | 232 mm Discs |