This is the SEAT Ibiza SC Trophy, a racing version of the three-door Ibiza that’s designed to contend in a one-make race series in Spain as well as Italy.
The Ibiza SC Trophy is intended as an entry-level racer for those just starting out on their motorsport careers. As such, it’s carefully based on the present range-topping Ibiza SC Cupra.
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Both are powered by the familiar 1.4-litre turbo as well as supercharged engine. However, the racer gets more power – 197bhp instead of 178bhp – as well as torque climbs from 250Nm to 270Nm.
Both cars likewise use the same seven-speed DSG twin-clutch gearbox, however the racer does benefit from a proper mechanical limited slip differential.
The SC Trophy likewise benefits from tweaks to the suspension – although these are minimal – to make sure that the race winner is the one with the best skills on the track, rather than the one who can pay for the best kit.
To compliment the tweak mechanicals, the SC Trophy likewise gets a full roll cage, a single racing bucket seat as well as race harness, a roof spoiler as well as a full motorsport fire extinguisher.
The SC Trophy costs from €31,500 plus VAT (£26,500) as well as is on sale now from SEAT sport in Barcelona. The standard Ibiza SC Cupra costs £18,575.
The Ibiza racer will be shown at the Volkswagen Worthersee event in Austria, which runs from 8-12 May. The cars and truck will line up next to the new SEAT Leon cup Racer, as well as new concepts from Skoda as well as VW.