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Latest News and Views from the SEAT & Motoring World NEW IBIZA SPOTTED!! Based on the Salsa concept car shown at the Geneva Motor Show last year, the styling of the new Seat Ibiza is even sportier than the current model. Designed by Walter De Silva, formerly of Alfa Romeo, it also bears more of a resemblance to the recently facelifted Arosa city car. Many of the Salsa’s features will make it into production, such as the windscreen wipers concealed in the A-pillar and the side indicator repeaters in the mirrors; like the Salsa, the Ibiza will have access to the fluid fillers under a handy flap, so that you can top up oil, coolant and screenwash without having to go right under the bon<strong>net</strong>. The engines offered will range from an entry-level 1.4 litre up to a 1.8 20 valve turbo and rumours of the 2.3 Litre V5 engine also. The new Ibiza will share its platform with the next generation Volkswagen Polo, due on sale next year, and the Skoda Fabia, though it will be styled and tweaked to be the most sporty of the VAG family. Expect the range topping Cupra and V5 models to appear 12 months after the initial models. Some press circles are rumouring that an annoucement could be made soon regarding the launch of the Ibiza, as always we’ll keep you posted. FRANKFURT MOTORSHOW As well as SEAT’s New Tango Concept which we have featured on the cover this issue and devoted a feature to on page . SEAT have also introduced a couple of inovations based on the New Arosa at Frankfurt this year. RACER The Arosa Racer is a genuine mini-sportscar with dynamic looks and a bright future –and it is rumoured to become the basis for a one make racing series too. Following a weight reduction programme and stripped of interior elements such as the rear seats and side panelling, the Arosa Racer is sportingly minimalist and is clearly designed for driving pleasure. Essential equipment such as bucket seats, four point racing harnesses and 15" exclusive alloy wheels are some of the details that underline its Racing nature. Developed jointly by the SEAT Technical Centre and SEAT Sport Research & Development, the Arosa Racer is powered by a 125 hp (92 kW) 1.6 MPi 16 valve engine. Drive to the front wheels is via a 6-speed gearbox. Sports suspension and larger wheels help to ensure an exhilarating drive. CITY CRUISER The Arosa City Cruiser is a daring proposal for those who demand luxury in a compact city car. Although designed as a two-seater, the City Cruiser does have space for a junior member of the family when a special child’s seat is installed. At first glance it looks like a conventional Arosa, the only noticeable difference being its exclusive Shadow Grey colour. But inside it is anything but. The modular design of the interior sees the passenger seat moved to the rear, where it is flanked by a long list of purpose-designed accessories, including a child’s seat, a fridge-cum-bottle warmer, a PC "desk-top" surface and a removable storage chest that doubles as a suitcase. Using an easy anchoring system inspired by that in the Alhambra, all these accessories are kept securely in place when the City Cruiser is on the move. The Arosa Racer and City Cruiser represent much more than just simple exercises in style. Through these models, SEAT aims to emphasise not only the versatility of the Arosa, but also the non-conformist ideas of the young team of designers and creative directors of the Martorell Technical Centre, where SEAT’s dreams and emotions are brought to life.
PISCHETSRIEDER TAKES CONTROL Bernd Pischetsrieder, former boss of BMW, has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Volkswagen Group. He will take over from retiring chief Ferdinand Piech next April; Piech will probably continue as chairman of the supervisory board. Pischetschrieder came under criticism for his handling of the ownership of Rover when at BMW, but he is respected for his focus on shareholders and investors. He has also worked within the VW Group since leaving BMW, as head of the Seat brand. FORMULA ONE RUMOURS ?? Bernd Pischetsrieder, has shown interest in allowing the Volkswagen Group to enter into Formula one especially as the groups long time rival BMW is now involved. Piech the outgoing CEO of Volkswagen has always been distanced against a move, wanting to concentrate more on the consumer business, though its common knowledge that Pischetsrieder has shown an interest in Formula One and expanding the VW name into F1. If Volkswagen group was to enter into the Formula One fray some press believe they may enter under the SEAT Brand, being the sporty marque this seems to make sense, and SEAT Sports experience in the motorsport world, though the Audi brand may also be possible, due to their dominance in the sportcar field at LeMans. We’ll keep our eye on developments and report back the latest news if and when it happens. TOLEDO NOW BUILT IN SPAIN EXCEPT FOR THE ALHAMBRA, THE ENTIRE BRAND RANGE IS MANUFACTURED IN SPAIN SEAT starts production of the Toledo in Martorell Production of the Toledo model has begun at the SEAT factory in Martorell (Barcelona). Until now it had been manufactured in the Volkswagen Group factory in Brussels, Belgium. All of the Spanish brand’s products (Arosa, Córdoba, Ibiza, Inca, León and Toledo) are now currently being built in Martorell, except the Alhambra, which is being manufactured in Portugal. from SEAT.com AURWINS FIRST TITLE FORSEAT ROMANIAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Constantin Aur / Silviu Moraru has won the Romanian Rally Championship with two rounds to go. By winning Banat Rally -the 8th round this season, the Seat driver has succeeded in becoming the first champion for the Spanish manufacturer this year in Europe. “I am happy for the result. This success is very important for the project that we are trying to develop together with Seat and Porsche Romania in my country and rewards all the support that I received from my sponsors. Also I have to thank to Seat Sport for their support and all my team”, said on the winner’s rostrum Constantin Aur. During the event Titi Aur was in command all the way from start to finish. He won 9 SS from the total of 11 and crossed the finish line more than 1 minute ahead of his next rival. By winning the 37th rally in his career, the Romanian driver becomes for the 6th time national champion adding the 2001 trophy to those won in 1995,1997,1998,1999 and 2000. This way he becomes the most successful driver in Romanian motorsport history. Final Rally Classification Championship Classification 1. Aur / Moraru (SEAT Cordoba WRC) 52.42,6 1. Aur 60 puntos. 2. Marisca / Itu (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6. 1 grN) 53.48.6 2. Leu 36. 3. Ungur / Berghea (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 6. 2 grN) 54.17.5 3. Ungur 28. 4. Gartofan / Lazarescu (Subaru Impreza. 3grN) 1:00.00.7 4. Grigorescu 20. 5. Graef / Hard (Ford Escort RS Cosworth) 1:00.16.9 5. Marisca 20. 6. Preda / Carstea (Renault Clio Williams) 1:02.45.4 6. Gollner 16. www.richardsons-group.com RICHARDSONS PERFORMANCE MOTORSPORT Richardsons Performance and Motorsport or R.P.M, was formed to cater for the growing interest in Styling and Performance tuning of SEAT vehicles. RPM SEAT Hotline: 01823 664181 • EMAIL: rpm@richardsons-group.com RPM, Richardsons House, Wellington Trading Estate, Wellington, Somerset. TA21 8QP
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