2006 Seat Leon Cupra R WTCC Edition - Lot 71

2006 Seat Leon Cupra R WTCC Edition French registration Chassis: VSSZZZAPZ7R061435 - First produced N°1/10 - Believed to have been used by Yvan Muller during the model's official launch - Decorated in SEAT Sport's WTCC livery - 6-speed manual gearbox Introduced in 2006, the Leon Cupra R WTCC Edition marks a turning point in the history of the SEAT brand. Developed to celebrate its official entry into the WTCC championship, it takes on the spirit of racing cars while retaining a reliable, high-performance road configuration. Under the hood, the 2.0 TFSI engine delivers 265 hp to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, combined with a sharpened chassis and reinforced brakes. This model occupies a unique place in the Cupra R WTCC Edition line. This is the very first example to be produced, and it is said to have been used at the model's official launch by SEAT's official driver, Yvan Muller. With 192,000 km on the clock, this Cupra R WTCC Edition was launched on May 4, 2007. A rarity on the market, it benefits from a singular history and retains a configuration emblematic of SEAT's heyday in competition. An ideal example for collectors and enthusiasts of modern sports cars with authentic racing DNA. 2006 Seat Leon Cupra R WTCC Edition French registration document Chassis: VSSZZZAPZ7R061435 - First model produced No. 1/10 - Reportedly used by Yvan Muller during the official launch of the model - Decorated in the colours of SEAT Sport in the WTCC - 6-speed manual gearbox Unveiled in 2006, the Leon Cupra R WTCC Edition marked a turning point in the history of the SEAT brand. Developed to celebrate the brand's official entry into the WTCC championship, it captures the spirit of racing cars while retaining a reliable and high-performance road configuration. Under the bonnet, the 2.0 TFSI engine delivers 265 hp to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, combined with a sharp chassis and reinforced braking. This model occupies a unique place in the Cupra R WTCC Edition line-up. It is the very first model produced and was used during the official launch of the model by SEAT's official driver, Yvan Muller. With 192,000 km on the clock, this Cupra R WTCC Edition was put into service on 4 May 2007. Rare on the market, it has a unique history and retains a configuration that is emblematic of this golden age for SEAT in competition. A choice model for collectors or enthusiasts of modern sports cars with authentic racing DNA.