RUSH Radar SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Engine & Drivetrain

2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four (EA888 / CJXH)
Configuration: DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement: 1,984cc
Bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 92.8mm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: Direct injection
Induction: Turbocharged

Output

Power: 290ps (286bhp) @ 5,900–6,400rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 1,700–5,800rpm

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed manual or 6-speed DSG automatic
Drive type: Front-wheel drive

Performance & Weight

0–62mph (0–100km/h): ~5.8 seconds (manual) / ~5.7 seconds (DSG)
0–100mph: 13.3 seconds
Top speed: 155mph (electronically limited)

In-gear acceleration (est.):
30–50mph:
– 3rd gear: 2.4–2.9 seconds
– 4th gear: 3.4–4.0 seconds

50–70mph:
– 3rd gear: 3.0–3.6 seconds
– 4th gear: 4.2–5.1 seconds

60–80mph (4th gear): 4.6–5.6 seconds

Weight

Kerb weight (DIN): 1,320–1,380kg
Kerb weight (EU): 1,395–1,450kg
Power-to-weight ratio: approx. 217bhp per tonne
Torque-to-weight ratio: approx. 265Nm per tonne

Chassis, Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension: MacPherson strut with adaptive damping
(DSG models often include adaptive chassis control)
Rear suspension: Multi-link

Steering:
Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Brakes:
Front: ventilated discs
Rear: solid discs

Wheels & tyres:
Front: 19 x 8.0J alloys with 235/35 R19 tyres
Rear: 19 x 8.0J alloys with 235/35 R19 tyres