Cupra will launch a range-topping version of the Formentor that will be powered by an Audi Sport-sourced turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine. Named the Formentor VZ5, it will officially debut on February 22, just in time to coincide with the brand’s third anniversary as a standalone business, and if you live in Europe, then you should probably reach out to Cupra and reserve a build slot, because the company says that it will be a “limited-run addition” to the lineup.
The engine’s output and torque are
unknown, but in the RS Q3 and RS Q3 Sportback, it pumps out 400 PS and 480 Nm. The five-pot is mated to a seven-speed
automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, allowing the two Audis to
accelerate to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and up to a top speed
electronically capped at 250 km/h, which can be lifted to 280 km/h as an option.
The teaser that accompanies the announcement
shows the back end of the sporty SUV coupe with a more aggressive diffuser
design that incorporates diagonally stacked tailpipes on each side. Another
signature feature is the ‘VZ5’ logo added on the right side of the tailgate,
next to the ‘Cupra’ lettering. The automaker will probably reveal other
highlights of the car in future teasers.
