Seat is celebrating. Its Martorell Technical Center is 40 years old and have held a unique exhibition of 12 prototypes. We present them.

Seat Cordoba Cabrio (1996)

The initial idea Seat It was to develop a convertible Ibiza; however, was the Córdoba Cabrio which ‘he saw the light’ in a full-scale model to see how to integrate the convertible roof. This post-sales operation model sedan prototype that faithfully respects the lines of this, He did not appear in any room and finally he went into production not by its technical complexity.

Seat Formula (1999)

Unveiled in Geneva Motor Show 1999 as ‘Show car’, East roadster It has a very unusual, very emotional and timeless design in which participated the European design center in Sitges Seat. his aerodynamic body features active systems, such as drop-down rear spoiler from 50 km / h or adjustable front air intakes to improve engine cooling. Suspension, weight distribution and mechanical him, besides aesthetics, give a sporty image: its 2.0 liter engine and 240 hp will push from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds.

Seat Tango (2001)

Alejandro Mesoneros-Rom, Seat design director, introduced us Tango as a ‘Passionate car, very beautiful proportions and a very simple style’. East ‘Show car’ roadster, shown in the Frankfurt Motor Show 2001, boasts fluid lines from the same front and extending to the rear. A spider inspired by those of the 50s and 60s, while maintaining the philosophy of the Spanish brand and adapted to a more current view. It was one of the first prototypes that came Seat pencil designer Walter da Silva. His success in the German appointment made the brand ‘would make numbers’ to assess the possibility to come out of production, something that eventually (and unfortunately) did not happen.

Seat Ibiza Cupster (2014)

Is the latest convertible prototype Seat. It was presented at the Wörthersee 2014, the event organized annually by Volkswagen in Austria, during the 30 years Ibiza. Holds the Spanish utility ratios, but with two seats, and homeless a windshield as a ‘wraparound glass strip’ with a reduced height. Their seats are placed 70 mm lower than the standard Ibiza, it is wider and lower than this, with 18-inch wheels and was painted in an exclusive orange ‘New Orange’.

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Seat Cordoba Cabrio (1996)

The initial idea Seat It was to develop a convertible Ibiza; however, was the Córdoba Cabrio which ‘he saw the light’ in a full-scale model to see how to integrate the convertible roof. This post-sales operation model sedan prototype that faithfully respects the lines of this, He did not appear in any room and finally he went into production not by its technical complexity.

Seat Formula (1999)

Unveiled in Geneva Motor Show 1999 as ‘Show car’, East roadster It has a very unusual, very emotional and timeless design in which participated the European design center in Sitges Seat. his aerodynamic body features active systems, such as drop-down rear spoiler from 50 km / h or adjustable front air intakes to improve engine cooling. Suspension, weight distribution and mechanical him, besides aesthetics, give a sporty image: its 2.0 liter engine and 240 hp will push from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds.

Seat Tango (2001)

Alejandro Mesoneros-Rom, Seat design director, introduced us Tango as a ‘Passionate car, very beautiful proportions and a very simple style’. East ‘Show car’ roadster, shown in the Frankfurt Motor Show 2001, boasts fluid lines from the same front and extending to the rear. A spider inspired by those of the 50s and 60s, while maintaining the philosophy of the Spanish brand and adapted to a more current view. It was one of the first prototypes that came Seat pencil designer Walter da Silva. His success in the German appointment made the brand ‘would make numbers’ to assess the possibility to come out of production, something that eventually (and unfortunately) did not happen.

Seat Ibiza Cupster (2014)

Is the latest convertible prototype Seat. It was presented at the Wörthersee 2014, the event organized annually by Volkswagen in Austria, during the 30 years Ibiza. Holds the Spanish utility ratios, but with two seats, and homeless a windshield as a ‘wraparound glass strip’ with a reduced height. Their seats are placed 70 mm lower than the standard Ibiza, it is wider and lower than this, with 18-inch wheels and was painted in an exclusive orange ‘New Orange’.

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Seat Bolero (1998)

Designed in European Design Center Seat and presented in the Geneva Motor Show 1998, he Bolero It was a saloon coupé forward in time: Five doors and with a sporty touch, the goal sought by Seat with this prototype was to ‘raise the image of the brand’. They emphasize its smooth and rounded, well proportioned and with a characterful front lines as well as the particular opening its doors in the absence of the central pillar is appreciated.

Seat IBL (2011)

With the IBL, Seat He sought to show the world possibilities of the brand in the segment of high-end sedans. After introducing the 2011 Franfurt room, He did not go into production, but since having the IBL Seat recognize still in mind for the future. Its front looked impressive moves to a profile marked by strong lateral line that runs from the headlights to the rear. Their 4.69 meters long leave some aesthetic nod to the Seat who came later, as it has the EBR in the compact segment. Under the hood commands, yes, one mechanical hybrid plug.

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Seat Salsa (2000)

The five-door prototypes revealed by Seat in the last two decades they have had much to say. He Seat Salsa, revealed in the Geneva Motor Show 2000, You easily remind the Seat Leon second generation. This concept car opened by then, according to the mark, a ‘new concept car, MDC (Multi Driving Concept)’. With a few lines ‘exaggerated’ for the time, the Salsa also noted for its particular tailgate opening (part of the roof was integrated into it).

Seat IBE (2010)

If the Seat Salsa laid the foundations of Leo II, the Seat IBE did the Lion we know today. Between the two prototypes are 10 years apart, but both They maintain the same philosophy in its design: In addition to features include short overhangs, the four lines marked on his body, flat and wide proportions and a front with triangular shapes. In the case of IBE, its dimensions are smaller than the Lion (3.83 meters) and interior seating arrangement is 2 + 2.

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Seat Salsa Emotion (2000)

The SUV They are fashionable in Seat. The first prototype of this adventure was the salsa Emotion, revealed in the Paris Motor Show 2000 that, even today, is notable for its forms. Seat engineers sought a proposal more realistic than Salsa presented months ago in Geneva, with a ground clearance of between 240 and 310 mm thanks to the suspensions of variable height, with different driving modes, with hydropneumatic drive bellows. They draw attention to its rounded forms and lagged behind its robustness, giving the impression that ‘You can go through any terrain’.

Seat Altea Freetrack (2007)

this prototype yes that saw the light as far as production is concerned. He Altea Freetrack He presented in the Geneva Motor Show 2007 and months later he arrived at dealerships. From clearly ‘adventurous’ character, thanks to a ground clearance 185 mm higher than the Altea XL and angles of approach and departure and wading to enter any land.

Seat Tribu (2007)

East SUV prototype, revealed in the Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, It was launched as a versatile proposal Vehicle doubly able to ‘nature and city’. stand their robust and athletic forms and, like the Salsa Emotion presented seven years ago, he had different driving modes. However, in the case of the Tribe, It looks more SUV, looking lines show style of the time (especially the Lion) in a three-door body with characteristics common to the 4×4. The rear lights, hidden behind the large rear window, are the sign of identity behind.

Seat IBX (2011)

The importance of IBX for Seat reaches such a point that, after appearing in the Geneva Motor Show 2011, lay the foundations for the future of the Spanish brand SUV. In fact, the final version is very close to come true: we will see in the next edition of Geneva in 2016. This concept car reminds us of the lion, but with a higher body. Measure 4.26 meters long, 1.80 meters wide and 1.62 meters high, few steps marked with wheel protections that surround the vehicle and headlights led to chair the front.

* Seat 20V20 (2015)

The latest prototype presented by Seat He was not present at the exhibition of the brand, while it might fit perfectly. Their presence in the Shanghai Motor Show He brushed the Spirit of Montjuïc, but we can confirm that It will be present for the first time to the public in Spain in the next Hall of Barcelona (From 9 to 17 May). He 20V20 is a clear vision of the future to an SUV that will reach the range of the Spanish brand by 2020. Discover all the details of Seat 20V20 here.

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