Too much power for FWD

[Adrian]

Seat have announced plans for a 'super Cupra' version of the popular Leon. 261bhp through the front wheels :|

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/seat ... 2009-08-19

 

[Foxspeed]

focus rs 301

 

[Adrian]

true, but have Seat got a trick suspension system to help put the power down?

 

[jase]

liking the sound and looks of the seat... 8-)

 

[Wayne]

Power is not everything,you have to be able to get that power down.thats why the rs clio is so good on track and b roads.i had a go with a aston around country roads last week and it could not keep up around the twisty stuff.mined you it pxss all all over me when we got to a long straight.good fun though.

 

[GazFish]

We mere mortal's always start saying 'they have to get the power down' ... don't forget these guys develop cars for a living and there's stiff competition.. they wouldnt release things into a market of 197's, 225's, Golf GTi's etc. if they wernt sure it could do the job.

 

[StevoR27]

We'll have to see, Vauxhall are quite happy to sell chav cars with crappy suspension...lol

 

[GazFish]

True.. :lol: :lol:
Dirty Vauxhall (apologies for swearing on the forum)

Vauxhall aim the Corsa at 'younger' drivers with incentives.. but I've never actually seen them try to sell the Astra VXR :-S

 

[simon]

true, but have Seat got a trick suspension system copied from Renault to help put the power down?

Fixed your post!

 

[V44VAA]

261bhp is not that much, I have 252bhp now and am aiming for more with a Stg2 map soon

 

[Golgarth]

There is an EP3 Civic up here with a proven 450+ (cannot remember figure) going through the front wheels. Was his daily driver too. You just gotta remember the accelerator as a pedal, not a switch

 

[Blackbullit]

Same as the the new "GOLF R + SCIRROCO R" when they come out only difference is a seat jumper.

 

[Jason]

I know a Corsa VXR with 350bhp so i doubt you'll have any problems with 260.

 

[Gazzas_86]

the FRS gets it power down with hardly any spinning at all, as it has torque limiters in 1st and 2nd.

 

[rg197r27]

looks interesting

rich

 

[mcphee200]

Power is not everything,you have to be able to get that power down.thats why the rs clio is so good on track and b roads.i had a go with a aston around country roads last week and it could not keep up around the twisty stuff.mined you it pxss all all over me when we got to a long straight.good fun though.

You are kidding yes?

 

[gaz197]

my new Leon struggles to make any progress in the damp in 1st and 2nd, 3rd with any kind of steering lock is a problem also for wheel spin, im sure i'll get used to it, but the turbo does kick in low

 

[m.barnes]

You are kidding yes?

i would hope so. aston would spank a 197 lmao unless its some crappy old beat up aston

 

[slime]

...this car doesn't seem to have any body kit, except some posh wheels and red calipers. Stance looks a little high.....is this just an airbrushed standard car.....21K is a bit steep too.....you just can't beat a 197/200 in terms of value for performance. Clio stacks up well even with the most desirable cars....just look at Autocar tests. Would be intereting to see where a super-cupra gets in the same field??

 

[gaz197]

...this car doesn't seem to have any body kit, except some posh wheels and red calipers. Stance looks a little high.....is this just an airbrushed standard car.....21K is a bit steep too.....you just can't beat a 197/200 in terms of value for performance. Clio stacks up well even with the most desirable cars....just look at Autocar tests. Would be intereting to see where a super-cupra gets in the same field??

Out right pace does stand for a lot.... coming from the 197 opened my eyes. Cornering ability is one thing, but getting between the corners is another. i guess its which you prefer?! Seems very steep at 21k, give it 18 months and it will be a good value 2nd hand buy I should imagine