Cupra, the sporty offshoot of Seat, is getting better and better.

The latest creation: the Formentor VZ5, which is intended to offer exclusive driving pleasure in a limited edition of 7000 units.

The abbreviation VZ stands for the Spanish word "veloz", which means fast or agile.

The heart of the VZ5, which is ten millimeters lower than the Formentor VZ, is a 2.5-liter five-cylinder from the Audi shelf.

The turbo engine delivers 390 hp and offers up to 480 Newton meters of torque between 2250 and 5700 rpm.

From a standing start, the proud Spaniard storms to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds, making the VZ5 the most powerful Cupra of all time.

At a speed of 250 km/h, the almost 1.7 ton crossover SUV has reached its (voluntary) limit.

You have to get used to a standard consumption of 10.2 liters Super according to WLTP.

It hurts when a liter of super costs 2.20 euros.

The power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox.

It can get really sporty at the push of a button: you can use the so-called Cupra button to select Comfort, Sport, Cupra Drift, Individual or Offroad.

A special feature is the torque splitter, which is located on the rear axle and electro-hydraulically distributes the power of the engine variably to the rear wheels via two multi-plate clutches.

More than 1400 Nm of torque are possible on one wheel, and more lateral dynamics can be achieved with a small steering angle.

The drift mode, here the ESC is switched off completely, is only recommended on closed tracks.

The chassis of the VZ5 is tightly tuned, the steering works precisely and invites you to cornering.

The 4.47 meter long Cupra can be driven playfully, whether on narrow, winding roads or on the racetrack.

If the need arises, the 20-inch alloy wheels almost bite the asphalt thanks to the 18-inch disc brakes and the 6-piston brake calipers.

The prices for the Formentor VZ5, which comes with a front splitter and rear diffuser with carbon elements, start at 62,700 euros.

Expensive?

There seems to be a need, in Germany almost 1000 Formentor VZ5 have already been pre-ordered.