Cupra Formentor VZ5. How is the engine of this limited edition made?

The Cupra Formentor VZ5 is the most powerful model in the entire range of the Spanish brand. Find out how the 390-horsepower engine that powers this car is made.

Cupra Formentor VZ5 was officially presented in 2021 on an important day for the brand – especially on the 3rd anniversary of its creation. Production of this model was limited 7,000 copiesand a smaller version has been prepared 999 or Taiga Gray type. From the outside, the top Cupra stands out, among others: 20-inch wheels, modified bumpers with quad exhaust and bent tips.

However, the most important feature of the Formentor VZ5 is its “heart”. We are talking about here 2.5 TSI petrol enginewhich produces 390 KM and 480 Nm. This 5 cylinder engine was assembled 7-speed DSG gearbox and 4 Drive an all-wheel drive vehicle. Thanks to this configuration, the most powerful variant of the best-selling Cupra reaches 100 km/h. 4, 2 ch from the beginning and increase the speed of 250 km/h.

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Cupra Formentor VZ5 is designed at Kiti’s headquarters in Martorell near Barcelona and it is also produced there. Its engine is manufactured on the Volkswagen Group’s high-performance production line at the Audi Hungaria factory in Gyor, Hungary. This process is carried out with detailed manual precision and millimeter accuracy to ensure high performance and reliability of this unit.

“Craftsmanship is essential in the creation of a unique, high-performance engine like the one found in the Cupra Formentor VZ5.” – explained Robert Buttenhauser, member of the powertrain production management board at Audi Hungaria. – “Given the uniqueness and complexity of this power plant, attention to detail is extremely important.”

The power unit that goes under the hood of the Formentor VZ5 is tough and 500 partsand you need to collect it about 40 people. This method does something new every day 77 engines, which emphasizes the uniqueness of the model described and fits perfectly in its character. The most powerful Cupra was developed for high performance enthusiasts who also want to have a fantastic car.

“The Cupra Formentor VZ5 redefines the power of engineering and pushes the power of the car to the highest level. The characteristic sound of the five-cylinder engine of the Cupra Formentor VZ5 evokes a sense of urgency and sets new standards in the sports crossover segment. – said Christoph Vierling, director of all vehicle and chassis development for the Cupra brand.

Performance metricswhich is the “heart” of the Cupra Formentor VZ5, they are as unique as the car itself. All engines have been inspected on one line. Each drive unit is initialized and its operation is verified before it is installed in the body.

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