Cupra unveils new Leon VZ e-Hybrid Racer

Cupra unveiled a new Leon VZ e-Hybrid Racer prototype during the 2026 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.

“The second pillar of CUPRA’s Festival of Speed debut is the CUPRA Leon VZ e‑Hybrid Racer. Wearing a matching ‘Energy Flow’ livery, it invites those drawn to the intensity of Formula E to discover an equally compelling vision of the future of touring car racing,” read a statement from Cupra.

“While some concept cars remain pure vision, others signal what’s next. This is one of them.”

The prototype has got the combustion engine from the Leon VZ, the electric motor from the Cupra Raval and battery technology from the Leon PHEV.

Cupra also states that some technology, like the push-to-pass functionality, has been carried over from their ETCR racer which claimed the 2021 and 2022 FIA ETCR titles.

The model delivers up to 370kW (500PS) which is split with 250kW from the two-litre combustion engine and 120kW from the rear-electric motor, accelerating from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds, with a top speed of 265km/h.

Cupra has not released any further information on whether the Leon VZ e-Hybrid racer will go beyond its prototype phase.