Today at the Wörthersee show, Seat->ke80 has unveiled the new Leon->ke316 Cup Racer - a model specially prepared for racing series worldwide. The Cup Racer is offered in two versions: one with a DSG transmission priced at €70,000 ($92,000) and the endurance version with a sequential transmission and mechanical differential lock priced at €95,000 ($124,500).

The Cup Racer version is based on the standard five-door Leon and feature a metallic matte grey paint combined with orange accents. The model is about 40 cm (15.71 inches) wider than the standard version and sits on 18-inch racing wheels. Seat has also installed an aerodynamic package that improves the car's stability at high speeds. This kit includes a new front spoiler, a rear diffuser and a two-phase roof spoiler mounted on a support.

For the interior, the company offers a high-strength roll cage, bucket seats with a HANS head-protection system, a multifunction steering wheel and a high-resolution TFT display. Under the hood, the Leon Cup Racer gets a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine that delivers a total of 330 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.

Click past the jump to read more about the standard Seat Leon.

2013 Seat Leon Cup Racer

Specifications
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  • Model: 2013 Seat Leon Cup Racer
  • Engine/Motor: inline-4
  • Horsepower: 330
  • Torque: 258
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About the Seat Leon->ke316

The Seat Leon was unveiled back in 1999 and it is currently in its third generation. The third generation was unveiled in 2012 and it sits on the Volkswagen Group's latest MQB platform.

For the first time ever, the Leon is available in three-door and a station wagon versions to go along with the usual five-door variant. The model is offered with a choice of five gasoline and four diesel engines, with power ranging from 105 to 180 horsepower.