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wileys-russo · 1 year ago

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This Video if Alexia has fic potential!!

All Alexia wants to do is get home to her sick girlfriend or something

Or she’s had a bad day and her girlfriend is the only one who can make it better

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8j3CBaG/

that video makes me so sad like? she's a human being. no hello, no how are you, just posing for a photo and wanting things signed without any sort of decency. she's way too nice

exhaustion II a.putellas

alexia exhaled deeply as she pulled into her parking outside of her building complex, and yet it had never felt less like hers as she immediately noticed the small huddle of teenagers clearly expecting her arrival.

her cupra hardly unrecognizable she watched as the first young boy noticed it, elbowing his friends and pointing out her car with an excited smile, the others all catching on quite quickly as they hovered by the curb clearly eagerly awaiting alexia to join them.

alexia was grateful to and for the fans, after all without them the sport would hardly be as successful or meaningful as it was, and without their cheers and screams of encouragement and support and seeing her jersey number and name littered through the stands the game would not be half as enjoyable.

but she was tired, no, alexia was exhausted.

it seemed lately everyone had needed something from her. take, take, take, never giving, alexia always the giver. and she was now running on empty, drained to the max and burnt out but still expected to push forward and be strong, continue to give, give and give.

she was la reina after all, captain for club and country, fearless leader, ballon d'or winner. when all she really wanted was to be left alone, given time to recharge and rest and refuel. and she knew that the only place she could ever settle and feel safe enough to let down her walls to do this was with you.

you who would right now be upstairs in her apartment, more than likely in her clothes, waiting to cook her dinner, waiting on alexia to return where the catalan superstar knew you would have your arms open and awaiting for her to melt into, always knowing exactly what she needed even sometimes before alexia herself had figured it out.

as much as she was your most fierce protector, happily sending an filthy stare toward anyone who dared look at you funny, hand sitting firmly on the small of your back anytime you were walking in crowds, large hands covering your face to block out the flashes of paparazzi as they crashed yet another date night.

right now she wanted nothing more than to drown herself in your love and adoration, to just sink into you and feel your arms wrap around her, to let down her walls and open herself up entirely to you as you held her.

no matter if you played together at barcelona to you she was just alexia, ale, nothing more and nothing less. gone would be the pressures of her formal titles, and that was exactly what alexia needed right now.

not to be seen as la reina, or captain, not a spokeswoman or a champion or leader. not a well to be used and run dry, just a superstar athlete who everyone could take from as if she had everything to give and nothing to gain, but just for tonight alexia needed to be just yours, same as she needed the constant assurance that you were hers.

she has just finished up a meeting with her lawyer, running the statement from the girls through to him before they went public with it. she had tried to hint if mapi or someone else would attend the meeting instead but she was already nominated, pushed that as la reina and the captain it would mean the most if she brought the statement forward.

she didn't have the heart to say no, saying no was not something that had ever come easy to alexia.

she would never ever let herself be walked over, however when it came to feeling like she was letting anyone she cared for down, especially her friends and team mates, there wasn't a word harder to say than just those simple two letters.

the same could be said for right now as alexia opened her door and slowly arose out of her seat, locking the car after her and shuffling her way across the road. plastering a tired smile on her face she couldn't say no to the excited group of teenagers awaiting her to join them.

taking photo after photo, signing jerseys and posters and boots, give, give, give.

eventually once she had made her rounds ensuring everyone gained something from her did she step away, leaving them to their excited chatter and beaming smiles as she slipped inside her complex, shoulders sagging as the gate clicked behind her and she knew she was out of sight.

she wanted to sprint to you but her feet could only drag slowly into her building and toward the elevator, heavy and holding her back as if she was locked up in chains, exhaustion wrapping its hand around her throat squeezing tighter and tighter with each painful step.

things only grew worse as she stepped into the elevator, hurriedly followed by a couple of her neighbors who of course wanted to make small talk. again it was take, take and take.

alexia detested small talk with a repulsed passion, it burned her at every cell, each word like a small needle prick to her skin.

it was unnecessary, insincere and a waste of time. especially when silence could be so comforting, so rewarding, alexia craved the peace and quiet brought with it.

but again unable to say no she chatted about the weather they were having, flashing a polite small and forcing a fake laugh at a poorly timed joke about the mans porcelain skin and his crushing inability to tan.

finally, painstakingly slow, alexia reached her floor. again flashing a polite smile and stepping out of the elevator, now hurrying to her door, fumbling around with the keys in her pocket.

alexia huffed as she turned her key in the lock and the door jammed, the blonde ramming it with her shoulder a few times before it popped open with a click and she made a mental note to flag it with the building manager tomorrow.

she was quickly greeted by a small ball of fluff hauling herself at her legs and with a tired smile alexia bent down to scoop her up, cooing affectionately and pressing a kiss to the back of nala's head, placing her back down on the floor.

the midfielders body deflated a little with each step as she searched the apartment for you, small signs scattering each room that you were here.

your shoes by the door neatly stacked next to hers, a half drank mug of coffee sitting stone cold on the counter, washed up plate and fork by the sink, your favorite hoodie draped over the back of the sofa and the tv left on.

but alas alexia struggled to actually find you, each fleeting second without success slowly dragging her deeper and deeper into the gaping chasm of exhaustion she was teetering on the edge of falling into, her whole body screaming out for a reprise, for you.

stepping into the bedroom alexia released a shaky breath she hadn't even realised she'd been holding in, hearing the shower running in her ensuite and your playlist slowly filtering out from behind the closed door.

with a pained and tired sigh the blondes legs gave out and she flopped backwards into her bed, fists gripping the soft white linen her eyes started to droop. feeling nala jump up beside her and curl into her side alexia lifted one hand, fingers stroking through the soft tanned fur.

a few moments later she heard the bathroom door click open and she was wide awake, jolting upright as her hazel orbs met yours. "hola amor." you greeted her with an alluringly soft smile, towel drying your damp hair as alexia's own lips curled upward at the way your accent creeped through in your spanish.

it had improved significantly since you'd signed with and moved to barcelona two years ago from england. when alexia first met you you'd struggled to even say hello.

now with a lot of help and lessons you understood most things almost perfectly but still struggled with your own diction, your girlfriend often speaking to you in her native tongue as you'd reply in english, especially when you were tired.

but that didn't matter.

even if the two of you could never understand one another again with words you didn't need them to communicate with one another. forcing alexia to do a love languages quiz with you one night after training your top result was quality time and alexia's was physical touch, meaning you seldom needed words to express your love and care for one another.

which is exactly why alexia didn't need to say a single word for you to instantly sense something wasn't quite right with the midfielder.

the moment you stepped within arms reach the older girl had grabbed you with an air of desperation, toned arms wrapping tightly around your torso with an iron clap grip, tugging you to stand in between her legs as she pulled you impossibly close.

her head came to rest on your stomach as she sat on the bed while you stood. "ale." you called softly, running a hand fondly through her freshly dyed blonde hair, feeling her body sag into yours with a tired hum.

"what's the matter baby?" you asked quietly, nails scratching at her scalp, feeling her sigh into your stomach and simply shake her head. so respecting that she clearly needed this you stayed stood there, her grip on you never loosening as you played with her hair.

"hey, ale." you nudged her gently after awhile, the girls chin resting on your chest as her hazel eyes looked up at you, and your heart panged to recognize just how utterly shattered she looked.

"come." you grabbed her hands, slowly wrenching them from where they remained locked around your waist, intertwining your fingers and tugging at her, nodding your head toward the door.

"bebé, estoy cansada." (baby, i'm tired) the taller girl frowned, a slight pout tugging at her lips making you melt to see her normally sharp and stone faced features soften.

"i know, come." you repeated, pulling at her again as she pushed herself to her feet with a small sigh, allowing you to guide her out of the bedroom and toward the living room. "sit." you ordered, pushing her down onto the sofa and once again gently wrenching her hands off you as she attempted to pull you down with her.

"hey i missed you." the older girl frowned, lips now curling downward into a proper pout making you melt, seeing the normally so confident and strong girl be so vulnerable and soft with you.

"volveré bien." (i'll be back right) you promised sincerely, eyebrows furrowing slightly at the chuckle the words rewarded you from your girlfriend. "ya vuelvo bien." (i'll be right back) alexia corrected with a smile making you roll your eyes. "you know what i meant." you pushed her shoulder lightly and dipped your head, pecking her lips sweetly and darting away before she could grab at you again.

leaving her for a moment you busied yourself grabbing out what you needed, hearing your girlfriend flick through channels trying to find something to watch. though it seemed her patience had ran thin today as only moments later you felt her press herself against you.

"bebita, apresúrate." (baby girl, hurry) the midfielder mumbled grumpily, her chin coming to rest on your shoulder as her arms wrapped tightly round your stomach and she lazily kissed at your jaw. her large hands slipped up her jersey which hung down just above your knees, stroking lovingly at the bare skin of your toned stomach making your breath hitch slightly, which didn't go unnoticed.

"ale, stop." you whispered softly, feeling her press your body against the counter as her hands slipped higher to fondle at your chest.

"but i promised you before i left this morning." the taller girl rasped quietly in her thick accent, quirking an eyebrow as you turned in her hold and again shook your head, grabbing and removing her hands from beneath your top.

your girlfriend was referring to when the two of you needed to stop certain activities as she was reminded by her alarm to leave for a meeting this morning, of course before she was able to finish having her way with you after you'd already helped her out.

"you don't owe me anything you're exhausted. let me take care of you for once, please?" you spoke softly and with so much obvious concern for her that the blonde captains knees almost buckled at the wave of love for you which washed over her.

"amor de mi vida." (love of my life) alexia whispered, lips attaching to your forehead as she hugged you tightly, allowing her gratitude to flow from her body to yours, the two of you just standing there for a moment soaking it in.

"five more minutes and i'm done." you promised softly and tried to peel her off of you to no avail, the taller girl clinging on tightly with further inpatient grumbles, tucking her nose into your neck, warm breathe tickling your skin.

with a shake of your head you continued with what you were doing, only with the blonde tanned catalan now sticking to you like glue. a few minutes later and you were done, having grabbed out all of the girls favourite snacks, arranging them in intricate patterns on a plate.

"hey." you nudged at alexia, her face pressed into the back of your shoulder blade, her head lifting and face softening seeing the simple but sweet gesture.

"thank you mi amor.” alexia rasped out gently, kissing your cheek a few times before unwrapping herself, grabbing the plate in one hand and you in the other as the two of you made your way back to the sofa.

"no." you shook your head as she tried to sit down first, pushing her aside gently and assuming her normal position, patting the space in between your legs.

placing the plate of food on the coffee table alexia wasted no time laying her body down in the empty gap you'd left her, legs intertwined with yours and her back pressed up against your front, your hands winding round her to hold onto her tightly as her own settled on your bare thighs with a loving squeeze

"i love you." you promised softly, the older girl echoing the words back sincerely as she craned her head back, puckering her lips expectantly as you softly kissed her.

no more words needing to be said the two of you just laid there holding one another, a spanish soap opera which was your girlfriends guilty pleasure playing quietly on the tv as late afternoon briskly turned into early evening.

a few episodes later and the blonde shifted, rolling her body around so she was laid on her front, shuffling down a little so her head rested on your stomach and her arms snuck up the sides of your top, craving nothing more than the feeling of her skin to be pressed against yours in any capacity she could seek.

your hands moved to tangle in her mane of blonde hair, pressing a kiss to the side of her head, feeling her exhale deeply as her body sank even further into yours.

alexia's arms wound tighter around your smaller form, hands pressing into the small of your back, tracing circles against the warm skin as your legs remained entangled with one another.

no words exchanged between the two of you the comfort purely physical, you watched on with a loving and tender gaze as the girl gave up her fight against sleep, eyes eventually slamming closed, finally able to rest and recharge as she so desperately needed.

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meaningofmotorsport · 4 years ago

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Mid-Week Motorsport Headlines - 7th April 2021

Helmut Marko has come out and said, that the differential issue which we heard about at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, may have cost both drivers up to 0.3 seconds per lap at the start of the race. If true, it does suggest that Red Bull do have a very fast car this season, although we should take Marko’s comments with a pinch of salt, as he may be wanting to make us, and other teams fear their pace.

Helmut also remarked that he believes that Vettel should have taken a year out for 2021, to give him a chance to evaluate his options for the regulation change. To be fair, given Aston Martin’s potential struggles this year, it may not have been a bad idea, not that he would have known that half a year ago.

Alpha Tauri are looking to introduce further upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix, which should be a cause for concern in the midfield, considering where they are already. Capito wants to make gains with the Williams’ 2021 car, however he is aware he must not sacrifice the 2022 car by doing so. Finally, Ferrari have said that the engine gain they have made for this year, will not truly be known for a few more races, presumably until they can get a read on it, on various track configurations.

IndyCar

O’Ward led the 17 car test at Texas last week, continuing his ominous form pre-season, following a very consistent 2020. He was well ahead of Rossi and Harvey, although we cannot read too much into it, as we do not know who got a tow! Later this week there will be a 32 car test at IMS, this will be the main test before the Indy 500, and the number of cars testing a few months away from the race, suggests we may see bumping again this year.

Ferrucci will race in the third RRL-Honda at the Indy 500, Santino has performed very well at that race in his previous two attempts, and means that RLL will have the drivers who finished 1st, 3rd, and 4th in last years race. They surely will be the favourites going into the ‘Month of May’!

Formula E

Although nothing had been signed yet, the Chinese race team NIO 333 has indicated it will sign up to the Gen3 regulations, which would make it the fifth team to do so. Meanwhile, Mercedes have said that they are waiting on a clarification before they commit to the Gen3 rules, it sounds like it is to do with the cost cap and other championship rules, which will be a major factor in the German marques decision. Dragon Penske are also rumoured to be near signing on for the rules package, after agreeing to a long-term partnership with Bosch, who will build their Gen3 powertrain.

If these three teams do go through with it, that will add up to seven teams already agreed to Gen3, more than a year before it is set to start, which is pretty good going, after the surprise exit of two big names late last year.

MotoGP

Miller as well as Lecuona, has had arm pump surgery, following the Grand Prix at the weekend, this is not a good sign early on in the season, but hopefully he can get back on form soon. Binder has said he was scared of the tyre gamble made by the team, to use the medium during the race, but managed to work around it to get a good result. Bastianini was not able to repeat as good a race as he had the weekend before, as his hair was getting in the way of his racing, which undoubtedly would have cost him time.

Other News

The ACO has revealed the schedule for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will once again take place in August this year. Most notable, is the return of a test day, a week before the race, to allow the teams to try out parts and get comfortable, before racing properly gets underway. Hyperpole will also return, after being used for the first time ever last year, which is effectively a top six shootout in each class.

Agag has said that the inaugural round of Extreme E ‘ felt identical’, to that of Formula E. He said in particular, that the crash between the ABT Cupra and Chip Ganassi, was reminiscent of that between Heidfeld and Prost back in 2014, where the condition of the drivers was unclear for what felt like ages.

-M

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kimberlykeebler34 · 4 years ago

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Volkswagen T-Roc R 2020 long-term review

Why we're running it:To see if VW can succeed where rivals have failed and give us a fast crossover that's as good to drive as a hot hatchWelcoming the T-Roc R to the fleet - 5 August 2020Temporarily, at least,the T-Roc Rrepresents the pinnacle ofVolkswagen'sperformance division output. From an enthusiast's perspective, that might seem a somewhat strange mantle for a jacked-up compact crossover to assume, but withthe Mk7 Golf Rmega-hatch being withdrawn from sale shortly after the T-Roc R's launch last year, that's the situation in which we find ourselves.For what it's worth, I think the launch of a more hardcore version of Volkswagen's second-smallest SUV is a pretty encouraging statement of intent. In fact, when the T-Roc R was first unveiled, Jost Capito – the man who heads up Volkswagen's R division – told Autocar that the task he'd been given was to "make R to Volkswagen what M is to BMW".That's by no means an aim lacking in ambition, but based on the news that has been emerging from Volkswagen over the past few weeks and months, it isn't an idle one, either. obd2 scanners. So there'll be anR version of the Arteon four-door coupéin a few months' time, as well as a shooting brake model. Therecently facelifted Tiguan will join the R rangein the autumn. We got a look atthe plug-in hybrid V6-engined Touareg Rearlier this year, andthe Golf R will make its returnin Mk8 guise before the year's end. Capito and his team have certainly been busy.Volkswagen arrives late at the crossover hatchback party. But can the T-Roc still turn heads in a congested segment?But for now, it's the T-Roc R. Its arrival on the Autocar long-term test fleet will provide an opportunity for us to determine whether or not it represents a worthy addition to the R family while we also examine the pros and cons of living with a performance crossover compared with, say, a more traditional hot hatch. Given the fact thatthe last long-termer my road test colleagues and I ran in earnest was a Renault Mégane RS , I'd say we're pretty well placed to find out.For anyone well versed in small, fast Volkwagens (orAudisandCupras , for that matter), the T-Roc R's mechanical specification won't come as much of a surprise. It's based on the VW Group's MQB architecture and uses the same EA888 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine that appeared in the previous Golf R. It develops the same 296bhp and 295lb ft as it did in its hatchback sibling and deploys it through a familiar combination of a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and part-time Haldex clutch-based four-wheel drive system.Dimensionally, it's a bit different, of course, being both shorter in length and wheelbase than the previous Golf, but also taller, wider and (slightly) heavier than the hatchback. There's a more aggressive suspension tune that makes its ride height 20mm lower than a standard T-Roc's, as well as a new aluminium front subframe and revised engine mounts. UK cars get smart-looking 19in Pretoria alloy wheels as standard and the larger performance brakes that were once an option on the Golf R are also included free of charge.All of this combines to paint the T-Roc R as a seriously quick cross-country machine, at least on paper. With its standard-fit launch control engaged and Race mode selected, it can cover 0-62mph in just 4.8sec, Volkswagen claims, and it has a top speed of 155mph. So it's easily in the same ballpark as the likes ofthe Cupra Ateca ,Audi SQ2andBMW X2 M35iin terms of performance, although with a base price of £40,735, the T-Roc R is pricier than its VW Group compatriots, if cheaper than the BMW.And when you delve into the options list, there's scope to bump up that price even further – as demonstrated by our, shall we say, enthusiastically specced, £47,844 long-termer. Its headline option is the titanium Akrapovic sports exhaust, which adds a hefty £3050 to the bill but, as well as shaving 7kg, makes the T-Roc R sound a bit naughtier than it otherwise would.Other options include – but aren't limited to – a rearview camera (£190), Lapiz Blue metallic paint (£755), a Winter Pack with heated front seats (£305) and keyless entry (£400). The most i...

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jeffrey2garner · 6 years ago

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Half Price Hot Hatch: Seat Leon Cupra 280

It is no secret that the Seat Leon Cupra has long provided access to the same engines, gearboxes and technology as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, but for a heavily reduced price. So the story went when the third generation Leon hot hatch was introduced to the UK in early 2014, using the VW Group’s MQB architecture as also seen on the Golf. Difference was, Seat added a lot more power to the mix…

That was particularly the case if you skipped over the standard 265 model and instead went for the Cupra 280. For here was a hot hatch with 276bhp, marking a not insignificant increase of 59bhp over a Golf GTI. Like the Golf you can find the Cupra 280 in three-door and five-door guise, but Seat also added to the range with an even more spacious ST estate version.

Whichever you choose you’ll find a very high standard specification that includes built-in sat-nav, LED headlights, figure-hugging sports seats, 19-inch alloy wheels, Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers, adaptive dampers and a limited-slip differential to help put the power to the road. Order a Golf GTI in a similar specification and you’d be looking at spending around £3000 more than the Leon 280 cost when new. Better still, these days you can find used examples of the Leon Cupra 280 on CarGurus for around 50% of what they cost when new, making it the ideal subject for our latest half price hot hatch.

THE DRIVE With all that power the Cupra 280 is not merely fast, but savagely quick. Getting from 0-62mph takes just 5.8 seconds, which puts it among the fastest of front-wheel-drive hot hatches. However, it’s also how the torque is so generously spread that impresses, with the 2.0-litre turbocharged unit’s peak of 258lb ft available from 1750rpm all the way through to 5600rpm, ensuring the 280 feels strong regardless of what gear you’re in.

It’s versatile too, thanks to a selection of drive modes that range from Comfort with its softer dampers, quieter engine note and relaxed steering, through to Cupra, where the controls sharpen to deliver a significantly sportier drive. Despite all that power going through the front wheels the Leon doesn’t tend to torque steer too much either, so you can make full use of the performance. Knowing as much allows you to really lean on the front end, where you’ll find a huge amount of grip, while the brakes are every bit as powerful as you’d expect given their specification.

In terms of gearboxes there’s the option of a slick six-speed manual or the VW Group’s six-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic, the latter not as involving but taking more of the stress out of urban driving and knocking a tenth off the 0-62mph time.

Given the performance on offer fuel economy can be surprisingly good, with some owners reporting seeing as much as 40mpg from the Cupra 280 when driven gently. Increase the pace and that figure will of course fall, but even then 30mpg shouldn’t be too difficult to achieve.

CHECK POINTS One of the things buyers love about the Cupra 280 is that it is ripe for upgrades. Whether that’s in styling or mechanical specification, be aware that anything that alters the car from standard will need to be declared to your insurer, and could significantly push up your premium. Additionally, if a car has been tuned you’ll want to be certain it’s been done to a high standard and that the changes won’t be detrimental to reliability. Online clubs and forums can be extremely helpful on advising about with this kind of thing; if you’re in the market for a Leon it could be well worth signing up to one.

Regardless of whether you’re looking at a modified car or one that is standard, all the clever hardware will only work if it’s wearing a decent set of tyres, so ensure there’s suitable (matching) rubber on each corner of the car, and that there’s still lots of tread left.

A full vehicle history check and service history is also essential. With the latter look to see that the oil in the differential (and DSG gearbox if relevant) has been changed every three years, as this is sometimes missed. The DSG gearbox used in the Cupra is generally strong, but it’s still worth checking it shifts smoothly between drive and reverse as well as through the gears, and that the engine idles properly. For a car with a manual gearbox look for a clutch that feels strong and quickly springs back after being depressed.

If you fancy something a little more out of the ordinary meanwhile (and are prepared to overlook the half price criteria), have a look for a Sub8 or even more extreme Sub8 PerformancePack special edition of the Cupra 280, which come with bigger brakes, less equipment (to save weight), different wheels and the option of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, reflecting the specification of the car Seat used to break the Nurburgring lap record for a front-wheel-drive production car. Later Leon Cupras meanwhile gained more power to become the 290 and 300.

FAST FACTS Seat Leon Cupra 280 Built: 2014-2016 Power: 276bhp @ 5700-6200rpm/258lb ft @ 1750-5600rpm Acceleration: 0-62mph in 5.8 seconds Top speed: 155mph See examples of the Seat Leon Cupra 280 for sale on CarGurus

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numberplates4u-blog · 6 years ago

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New SEAT Ateca FR 2017 review

Image 1 of 17 Image 1 of 17 8 Sep, 2017 5:00pm Richard Ingram SEAT's Ateca SUV gets a bit sportier in FR trim but is that a good thing? SEAT has big plans for its new high-performance Cupra sub-brand and among the rumoured new models will be a 300bhp Ateca Cupra, complete with lowered suspension and four-wheel drive. Until that car arrives, however, SEAT bosses have plugged the gap with a sporty-looking FR trim – offering more aggressive body styling, lowered suspension and colour-coded cladding. But is this version worthy of its hiked price? We’ve driven it in the UK for the first time to find out. Slotting into the range just below the plush Xcellence flagship, the FR commands a premium of around £1,000 over the equivalent SE Technology model. It’s available with 1.4 or 2.0-litre turbo petrol engines, as well as a pair of 2.0 TDIs. • Best SUVs to buy now The FR gets stiffer springs and a 15mm drop in ride height compared with the standard Ateca. That makes it marginally firmer over rough surfaces and a little more fidgety on all but pan-smooth tarmac. A Peugeot 3008 is more comfortable – even in GT-Line spec. The thing is, the Ateca was a fine-handling car to begin with, and the FR tweaks do little to improve the way it drives. Image 2 of 17 Image 2 of 17 The FR steers as sweetly as always, with very little body roll and plenty of grip. The normal car’s already-stiff structure makes it fun to drive, while the supportive seats hold you in place on twistier roads. Thankfully, our test model was on the standard 18-inch wheels, rather than the optional 19-inchers, resulting in a relatively quiet ride. We’ve yet to try the bigger rims, but expect they may have an adverse effect on refinement. SEAT has also given the FR adjustable drive modes, although adaptive dampers aren’t part of the package. In Sport mode, the Ateca benefits from weightier steering and a more responsive throttle, while cars fitted with the DSG auto get a revised shift pattern. The changes are slight, but Normal mode offers the best overall compromise. Our car came with the tried-and-tested 148bhp 1.4 TSI, linked to SEAT’s excellent six-speed manual gearbox. The set-up is as quiet here as it is in any of the Volkswagen Group’s models, ticking along without so much as a murmur at idle. It’s not the most tuneful engine as you rev it out, but it packs plenty of punch – and despite its modest torque figure, it will breeze past slower-moving traffic on the motorway. FR also adds special badging, a sporty bodykit and colour-coded trim in place of the normal car’s black wheelarches and scuff plates. There’s a gloss black grille, too, as well as aluminium roof rails, window frames and lower door trims. A set of chrome tailpipes completes the look. Standard equipment includes SEAT’s full LED headlights, Alcantara seats and dual-zone climate control. The eight-inch Media System Plus touchscreen is also included, and gives owners access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as well as sat-nav and USB charging. Image 3 of 17 Image 3 of 17 Quality is as solid as ever, but cabin changes are limited to an FR badge on the steering wheel and some multicolour ambient lighting on the doors. It’s not a striking design, but it’s functional and well laid-out, and everything is easy to use. Options like wireless phone charging, a top-down camera and handy self-park function continue to cement SEAT’s place among the tech leaders in this segment. Those taken by the sportier styling and lowered suspension, though, will be pleased to hear the changes have no effect on fuel economy and emissions. That means the 1.4 EcoTSI FR will emit 123g/km of CO2 – and thanks to cylinder deactivation tech it claims 52.3mpg. The system functions seamlessly, too, with the only indication it’s working being a small illumination on the dashboard. 4 SEAT is following the lead of BMW and Audi by throwing a selection of sporty trinkets at its first SUV. It’s mainly a marketing exercise, but as the Ateca was already one of the best cars in its class to drive, the FR’s lowered suspension struggles to offer any discernible benefit to the handling. We’d save some cash and opt for the SE Technology car, or wait for the forthcoming Ateca Cupra for the full sporting SUV experience. Model: SEAT Ateca 1.4 EcoTSI 150PS FR Price: £24,960 Engine: 1.4-litre 4cyl turbo petrol Power/torque: 148bhp/250Nm Transmission: Six-speed manual, front-wheel drive 0-62mph/Top speed: 8.5s/125mph Economy/CO2: 52.3mpg/123g/km On sale : Now

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privateplates4u · 6 years ago

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New SEAT Ateca FR 2017 review

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carandreviews-blog · 8 years ago

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Seat Leon Cupra 300

This is the most recent rendition of SEAT's top of the range hot incubate, in view of the as of late face-lifted Leon; an auto that started existence with either 261bhp and 276bhp, then moved to only one power level of 286bhp, and now, as the name infers, gloats 296bhp (300PS).

The spec sheet will disclose to you this is an exceptionally minor change of the motor's electronic adjustment and nothing additionally, aligning the 2-liter TSI motor with the one in the VW Golf R. Or, on the other hand it would have, in principle, if VW hadn't quite recently reported the amended Golf R with 306bhp. Obviously, there's more torque now too, the modified motor creating 280lb-ft (+22lb ft) from 1,800-5,500rpm).

At the end of the day the auto is offered in three-entryway "SC" frame and the general five-entryway incubate, and there's additionally the "ST" wagon form that is currently accessible in four-wheel drive/DSG arrangement, successfully Seat's own particular Golf R Estate.

The 'Execution Pack' (with either dark or orange highlights) remains an (exorbitant) choice, including bigger Brembo brake plates, side skirts and lighter (19") Wheels, and Michelin's brilliant Cup 2 tire is a further cost alternative inside those packs. The Cupra's additionally get the sort of tech that is spreading out over the VW domain, for example, LED headlights, and a pile of driver help frameworks.

In any case, when pushed Seat concede there are some detail changes to the Leon's suspension settings via Seat Sport engineers "regularly working at the 'Ring", and that the move time in the DSG gearbox has additionally been diminished. The reexamined motor adjustment has additionally included a more showy soundtrack both in the lodge and from the fumes.

"The Leon Cupra needs more power", said no one, ever, about the active auto. In spite of having an unfashionable power yield that still started with the number '2', the Cupra has dependably diverted its generally light development and the adequacy of the TSI motor into a bundle that feels as fast as pretty much anything in the class.

It's nothing unexpected this new auto is the greater part of that and a tiny bit more. It's 0-60mph marker drops to 5.6-seconds in a DSG-prepared SC, ascending to six seconds level for a manual five-entryway incubate. The top speed is restricted to 155mph. Intense numbers.

In the event that you preferred the old Leon Cupra you'll like the new one. It's hysterically quick in a straight line, and handles in a spotless, effective way that makes it an impressively snappy hot incubate crosswise over nation, with astonishing levels of front-end hold produced by the electronically controlled differential, even in heavy rain.

The variable dampers, motor alignment, controlling and even the diff can all be balanced as some time recently. Any body changes over the active auto would take a consecutive drive to identify, however the motor's rowdy note and fumes "fly" in Cupra mode is more self-evident.

Unfortunately, it's the little subtle elements that would have profited from change – those that transform a decent execution auto into a truly uncommon one. Niggles incorporate a disappointingly notchy manual gearshift (on our test auto in any event), exacerbated by a deferred grip pedal activity and a delicate brake pedal – even with the discretionary Brembos - that makes it practically difficult to heel and toe downchanges.

So from a driving point of view the Cupras are best inspected in DSG shape, however given the firm is quick to use its Seat Sport dashing exercises against its speediest autos, the contribution does ring empty; did those architects truly think orchestrating the up/down change of the DSG gear lever irrationally in manual mode was a smart thought, or having a programmed upshift in manual mode was useful?

The lighter SC has a little yet striking nimbleness advantage over the five-entryway, however for the time being the Cupra Leons are still more 'amazingly fit' than they are enjoyable.

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meaningofmotorsport · 4 years ago

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Rookie on Pole & Extreme E begins! - Saturday Racing Round Up

MotoGP

Well we have a Ducati on pole again, but it is not the one we expected, in fact of the 4 bikes in Q2, Martin was seen as the least likely, given his lack of experience. However, he showed us what he could do today!

Zarco in second, made it a wonderful day for the customer squad, who outshone the factory boys, and have as good a chance as ever for the race tomorrow. You have to expect that all 4 bikes will be upfront early on in the race, it is what happens in the second half of the race that intrigues so many people. I personally can’t see them winning it tomorrow, there are too many other strong contenders out there.

The best of those is Vinales, who once again has put himself upfront for the race, which has led me to think the Ducati’s will be beaten. If he can get to the lead early on, it could be curtains for anyone else’s hopes. Quartararo and Morbidelli cannot be counted out though, if they can put their issues behind them, they will be in the mix too. Rossi is having a horrific weekend, possibly chasing down the wrong rabbit hole for qualifying!

Suzuki were not able to do any better than last Saturday, although the third row is not a bad place to start, and is somewhere they can definitely contend from, if the first lap goes well. The key to their race is getting to the Yamaha’s before they scamper off, as the pace difference between those two is not massive.

Aprilia in the hands of Aleix did all they could today, if the race pace is slower this time around, it could really help him to get in the fight. KTM will be another wishing for a slow race, there have been slight improvements from a week ago, but nothing major. It just seems that this track does not suit their bike.

I do believe that the Ducati’s will be rolling roadblocks come the last 5 laps, which could create a fascinating end to the race, can they prove me wrong? Or will it be a battle between Yamaha and Suzuki? Either way I cannot wait to find out!

Extreme E

No one really knew what to expect, on the first day of action for a brand new championship, especially as the format had to change at the last minute to allow a ninth team to enter. However, it turned out to be an eventful day, with plenty of action and a solid start for the series.

The battle in both qualifying sessions, was between the teams of old rivals, Hamilton, and Rosberg. Rosberg’s team was faster in both, yet due to speeding in the switch area during the second run, they had 1 minute added to their time which dropped them down to third. The mistake does not really cost them anything though, as the finishing order does not decide the starting grid for the top three, that is instead down to a fan vote.

Loeb, Sainz, and Kristoffersson were probably the fastest out there, although it was nice to see the female drivers able to be on pace with them too. One of the best of those was Catie Munnings, who had to drive most of her lap in qualifying 1 with a flat tyre, and despite this, she didn’t lose too much time at all, giving her team a good overall time.

Things were not so good for Veloce and Abt Cupra, who both had sizable crashes during their runs, which put them out for the rest of the day. As a result, they were relegated to the last two positions, so can only fight for at best seventh tomorrow, if they can start at all! Joining them in the battle for seventh is the Chip Ganassi team, who, following a crash in Shakedown yesterday, had a myriad of issues today. Power steering failure hampered their first run, and for an unknown reason they could not do their second run in the day.

Going into tomorrow, and the first races of the series, it looks to be a battle between the ex-Mercedes driver’s team’s, although you cannot count out teams like Sainz and Andretti United who have strong pace too!

-M

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