CUPRA once again pushes the boundaries of performance and design with the reveal of the most powerful front-wheel-drive Leon: the new CUPRA Leon VZ TCR.
A bold reinterpretation of the brand’s most dynamic hatchback, paying tribute to the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR race car that competes and wins in championships around the world.
“The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is a bold expression of what happens when racing meets road-going precision“Born from the track and crafted for the street, this limited edition captures CUPRA’s drive for performance, individuality, and the thrill of pushing limits.”
Dr. Werner Tietz VP of R&D at CUPRA
Pure Racing DNA: the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR
At its heart lies a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering 325PS (239kW) and 420Nm of torque – making it the most powerful front-wheel drive Leon ever produced. Linked to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission to translate the power to the wheels, while an integrated electronically controlled front differential lock (VAQ) helps offer greater control over the vehicle’s power delivery.
Acceleration is quick, reaching 100km/h in just 5.6 seconds, while its unrestricted top-speed capability allows drivers to experience its full potential.
The chassis has been fine-tuned for racing precision, featuring Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) for millisecond-level response and fully configurable driver profiles. Akebono brakes with 6-piston calipers provide exceptional stopping power, complemented by progressive steering for maximum agility.
A visceral soundtrack emerges from the quad copper exhaust pipes, reinforcing its unmistakable character.
Inspired by the racetrack
This season, the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR has already claimed championship titles in TCR Europe, TCR UK, TCR Mexico, and TCR France, underlining its outstanding performance, reliability, and engineering excellence. It also made headlines by winning its first-ever race in China at Zhuzhou, and by taking victories in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge at Indianapolis and Road Atlanta in the United States.
These achievements highlight CUPRA’s ability to compete — and win — across continents, proving once again that performance and passion are at the very core of the brand’s DNA.
Track-inspired Design and Engineering
The Special Edition CUPRA Leon VZ TCR isn’t just inspired by racing — it’s born from it. Built on CUPRA Racing’s proven success, where the brand’s Leon VZ TCR continues to dominate touring car championships around the world in 2025.
The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR transforms the Leon into a track-inspired machine.
With removable rear seats, a strut bar and integrated net, the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR transforms the high-performance car into a focused driving environment, shedding weight and sharpening response. Exclusive lightweight alloy wheels, designed specifically for this model, enhance performance and visual impact. Wider 245mm performance tyres grip the tarmac, while 4-strap harness seat belts for the front CUPBucket seats, and a laser-engraved serial number etched into the door panel underscore its exclusivity and track-ready intent.
The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR includes exclusive exterior design such as distinctive roof spoiler, front and rear splitter, side skirt, diffuser as well as aerodynamic parts. A dark chrome CUPRA logo on the bonnet reinforces the car’s bold character. The exterior is completed with black carbon fibre side mirror covers and the subtle VZ TCR logo into the rear.
In motorsport, every car carries a livery, a visual identity that embodies its spirit and purpose. For this CUPRA Leon VZ TCR special edition, limited to only 499 units, the brand has taken that idea and reinterpreted it in CUPRA’s own, progressive way. This refined graphic runs along the side of the car, like a dynamic brushstroke. It carries the CUPRA logo in an expressive, stylized form, a visual echo of movement and speed.
Limited to only 499 units, the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is a tribute to CUPRA’s racing legacy. Each car represents one of the 499 Leon competition models built over the years, celebrating a story of performance, passion, and success.
The CUPRA Leon VZ TCR is designed, developed and will be produced in Barcelona, at the brand’s headquarters in Martorell. It will be launched at the end of 2026.
A preview of power: the CUPRA Leon VZ
Before the arrival of the CUPRA Leon VZ TCR; CUPRA will introduce the CUPRA Leon VZ, the first step in this era of front-wheel-drive performance. Sharing the same 325PS (239kW) and 420Nm engine, the Leon VZ translates CUPRA Racing’s DNA into a car designed for everyday thrill.
With refined design elements, including exclusive copper quad exhausts, the CUPRA Leon VZ offers drivers an early taste of the ultimate CUPRA experience.
Limited to 1,500 units, it will be launched in the first quarter of 2026, giving the CUPRA Tribe the chance to feel the power and precision of the brand’s racing spirit – ahead of the arrival of the VZ TCR.
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