SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra

The main feature of the new Ibiza Bocanegra is on the front. Boasting its name, the black on the front reminiscent of a masked figure who once was a hallmark in the 1200 SEAT SPORT "Bocanegra".

Therefore, in the upper half of the front of the SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra stand totally black double headlights and the grille with honeycomb frame and black profile with air intakes at the base of it. The bumper combines the body color to black that permeates the central zone, giving way to the wide lower grille features a large open area to promote engine cooling. Furthermore, it should highlight the fog lights integrated into the bumper and the bulk of it at the bottom and the wheel arches.

The SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra also features mirrors with the covers in black, sunroof and tire model "Sira" 17 inch "that permitted in the case of CUPRA version adopting a braking system with AP-Racing-clamps with tires 215/40 R17 low profile.

At the rear, we also found honeycomb side screens, rear spoiler, a large volume of buffer zone in the wheel arches, an identifier "Bocanegra present at the tailgate, a tinted rear window and an exhaust outlet located in the center of the diffuser.

Exterior colors available in the new Ibiza Bocanegra are the Red and White Candy Dakota.

A custom interior
Based on the sporty interior of the FR and Cupra in the cabin of the SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra they have introduced new competitive differentiators.

The seats have a specific upholstery comprising red cross sewn, creating a diamond structure. Furthermore, the top of the back featuring the new logo that identifies this version, with the letter "B" embroidered in red thread.

Another aspect that is highlighted within the three-spoke steering wheel, which emphasizes the flat geometry of the bottom, the letter "B" label with aluminum incorporated Bocanegra in the middle and lower arm cams DSG seven-speed embedded in the back of the horizontal arms, allowing flip the switch without both hands on the wheel. For its part, the DSG gear knob presents the skirt with red stitching to match the seats.

The predominantly black tones throughout the interior, gaining more prominence called Brilliant Black which is the area of the medallion the board, door panels and central tunnel area. Another highlight shades inside the Black Coal, introducing the stirrup, the pillar below the wheel arches or specific mats in this color, the latter with red trim.

The instrument panel as a new logo incorporates specific version Bocanegra, also as a differentiating factor with regard to the pictures of the FR and Cupra. Also, the visor of the table and the radio frame are decorated carbon, concluding the review on the brake and accelerator pedals, finished in aluminum.

1.4 TSI engine and XDS system
The new engine incorporates Bocanegra Ibiza 1.4 TSI twin-charger, power varying it according to the version chosen by the customer, 150 or 180 hp.

Other standard equipment on the Ibiza Bocanegra is the XDS system, combined with the operation of ESP and TCS, acts like a limited slip differential without the need for any additional mechanical element. Thus, anticipating the loss of wheel traction, limiting the power transmitted to the ground on which the wheel can cause a loss of traction. This will avoid, especially when cornering, the inside wheel slip and thus reduces vehicle understeer.

Looking Back
The design of the new Ibiza Bocanegra lives up to 1200 SPORT / SPORT 1430 "Bocanegra". Thus, let us recall the main features of the first "Bocanegra":

• The launch of the SEAT 1200 Sport in 1975 was the first model developed in their entirety into SEAT's Technical Center in Martorell.

• This model was called the "Bocanegra" for its distinctive front bumper with integrated plastic, with a body 2-door, gearbox 4 speed and a 1.2 67 hp engine. So, with this engine, the 1200 SPORT "Bocanegra" reached a top speed of 157 km / h.

• The proposal aesthetics SPORT SEAT 1200 was an innovative design to what was fashionable at the time. The interior design was well advanced and incorporated a control panel made of one piece.

• The main virtues of the SEAT 1200 SPORT "Bocanegra" were his design, performance and stability.

• Subsequently, the range was expanded with the addition of SEAT SPORT 1430 which extended its power to 77 hp, reaching a top speed of 164 km / h. This model, who sat on the engine of SEAT 1430, showed little difference at both the exterior and interior on the 1200 Sport version.

The start of production of the SEAT 1200 Sport was produced in 1976, ceased production in 1979 (with a total of 11,619 units sold), while the market presence of the SEAT SPORT 1430 was found a year later, in 1977 (with 7713 units sold).