CUPRA has taken the wraps off the Leon VZ e-Hybrid Racer, a new electrified racing prototype that points towards what the future of touring car competition could look like.
Unveiled as part of the brand’s Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, the Leon VZ e-Hybrid Racer is more than just a one-off concept. CUPRA is positioning it as a testbed for a new, more accessible motorsport format, combining electrified performance with a layout that still feels grounded in proven touring car hardware.
A hybrid racer built from familiar CUPRA parts
What makes the Leon VZ e-Hybrid Racer especially interesting is the mix of components underneath it.
CUPRA says the car combines the electric motor from the new Raval, the 2.0-litre combustion engine from the Leon VZ and battery technology from the Leon PHEV. The result is a racing prototype designed to bridge the gap between the high-tech promise of electric motorsport and the relative affordability of more traditional touring car...
