Well-known SEAT tuning specialist, JE
Design is now presenting the highlight of
its Leon suite - a wide body with wing
doors. JE Design also gives the new
turbo-charged petrol engine an extra
boost. The direct injection TFSI engine,
which VW has recently started to fit,
promises a great deal of tuning potential.
By means of modification to the
engine management system, JE DESIGN
squeezes 180/(244) kW/(bhp) and 355
Nm from this 2-litre turbo-charged fourcylinder
engine, which otherwise generates
147/(200) kW/(bhp) and 280 Nm in the Seat Leon. This power boost
enables this handsome Spaniard to race
along 13 km/h faster than the standard
version.
Even more impressive than the top
speed of 242 km/h is the awesome
acceleration. The 6.4 seconds it takes to
sprint from 0 to 100 instead of the standard
7.3 speak for themselves! The acceleration
boost comes complete with a TÜV
parts certificate. Needless to say, after
this power enhancement, the engine still
complies with the EI regulations.
For the exterior, a new front grille
without a badge is fitted while headlight
lens covers lend this Spaniard a more
serious "look". JE Design's front spoiler
and the boot-lid rear spoiler produce a liftreducing
effect. Finally, it shows off Visage
wheels (2-piece rim design with titanium
bolts) in the dimension 10 x 18 ET 31
with size 255/35 ZR 18 tyres.
