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Overview

The SEAT Ibiza Kit Car was developed to FIA Formula 2 (F2) regulations and quickly became one of the most successful front-wheel-drive rally cars of the 1990s. Launched in 1995 and refined through 1998, it was based on the Ibiza Mk2 platform and fielded by the SEAT Sport works team. With a powerful naturally aspirated engine, wide stance, and expert suspension tuning, the Ibiza Kit Car dominated tarmac rallies and secured SEAT three consecutive FIA 2-Litre World Cup titles from 1996 to 1998 — the brand’s most prominent achievement in international rallying.

Technical Specs & Innovations

With its sharp chassis tuning and highly responsive drivetrain, the Ibiza Kit Car excelled on tight tarmac stages. SEAT engineers prioritized cornering stability, quick turn-in, and high-rev endurance — ideal for European asphalt rallies.

🏆 Competitive Highlights

FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup Champion — 1996, 1997, and 1998 with SEAT Sport factory team.
WRC Tarmac Stage Wins — Challenged WRC machinery in asphalt rounds like Catalunya and Corsica.
The Ibiza became the only Kit Car to win three F2 titles in a row, making SEAT the dominant force in late-’90s FWD rallying.

Driven by pilots like Harri Rovanperä, Toni Gardemeister, and Erwin Weber, the Ibiza Kit Car earned a fierce reputation for speed and reliability on sealed surfaces.

Driving Characteristics

The Ibiza was quick, sharp, and aggressive. Its high-revving engine required commitment, but rewarded drivers with superb throttle response and grip. The car’s wide stance and developed suspension allowed it to carry huge corner speed, especially on smooth rally stages where its lack of AWD was less of a disadvantage.

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