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Article #25: SEAT at Techno Classica Essen

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SEAT, Volkswagen Group's Spanish helped the country to recover
automotive brand has showcased some of economically after the Spanish Civil War.
their most popular and classical vehicle SEAT will display one of the last units
models at the concurrent Techno Classica of SEAT 600 produced in Barcelona in
Essen in Germany. 1973. Another classic model, a 1969 SEAT
Techno Classica Essen is one of the 850 Sport Spider with a 903 cc engine
largest classic automotive shows in the that pumps out 52 horsepower is presented
world for veteran cars, vintage cars, and at the Techno Classica Essen. According
classic cars from different automakers. to the Spanish automaker, the SEAT 850
Moreover, also included in the Techno Sport Spider made history as the first
Classica are auto parts and accessories sporty convertible vehicle model sold in
show, forum for manufacturers and clubs, the Spanish market during the 60s 70s.
and market for tools, clothing, model Meanwhile, the SEAT Toledo Marathon
cars and others. Last year, more than embodies the SEAT's ingenuity in building
150,000 visitors from more than 30 models that stand out for their
countries participated in the show that popularity and great success in motor
took place at Essen, Germany. Over 1,000 sports. The SEAT Toledo Marathon was
exhibitors comprised of 15 domestic and built in 1992 by SEAT Sport and competed
international manufacturers have in some of the European and international
presented their products at the 110,000 off-road rally racing events and gave the
square meters, 17 halls of exhibition Spanish automotive brand some great
space. victories including the Greece Raid in
For the third time, SEAT has participated 1993.
in the 19th edition of the Techno Last but definitely not the least is the
Classica Essen, presenting four of their spectacular SEAT Formula concept car.
most popular models including classic Unveiled in 1999, the 2-seater
cars, concept, and production models. convertible concept car features a
Leading the product lineup is the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder 20 valve turbo
legendary SEAT 600, along with the SEAT engine capable of pumping out 240
850 Sport Spider, which has dominated the horsepower, coupled with a 6-speed
European market in their time. In transmission with sequential gearbox
addition, SEAT has also showcased the taken from SEAT Cordoba World Rally Car.
Toledo Marathon and the SEAT Formula Performance is at 5 seconds acceleration
concept car at the show. time from 0 to 60 mph, reaching a top
The SEAT 600, built from 1957 to 1973 is speed of 146 mph. The SEAT Formula is
popular for initiating a massive most probably equipped with VW strut
production of vehicles in Spain that mount.






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