In spring 1984, when the Ronda powered by the new 1.2 and 1.5 System Porsche engines were ready to go on sale, SEAT launched the Ronda Crono 2.0, fitted with a 2-litre, 120 HP engine… (leer más)
Launch: April 1984
End of production: July 1984
Number built: 290
Price: 1.165.330 Ptas.
Petrol, 4 cylinders in-line
Position: At front, transversal
Bore x stroke: 84 mm x 90 mm
Capacity: 1.995 cc
Valve gear: Double overhead camshaft
Carburettor: 1 double choke Weber 34
Max. power: 120 HP at 5.800 rpm
Max. torque: 172 Nm at 3.000 rpm
Top speed: 190 km/h
Drive: Front-wheel drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual, plus reverse
Clutch: Dry single-plate
Front suspension:
Independent, McPherson struts. Coil spring and hydraulic dampers
Rear suspension:
Independent, transverse leaf spring and hydraulic dampers
Steering: Rack and pinion
Front/rear: Discs/drums
165/65 R14
Body: 3-door hatchback, 5 seats
Length/width/height: 4.010/1.650/1.400 mm
Wheelbase: 2.450 mm
Weight: 970 kg
The SEAT Ronda Crono was created as the sporting version of the Ronda, replacing the Ritmo Crono. It was launched in 1982, at the same time as the rest of the Ronda range and powered by a 1.6-litre, 95 HP twin-cam engine. As the standard Ronda versions were called Ronda 65 and Ronda 75 (for the power output of their 1.200 cc and 1.430 cc engines, respectively), the sporting model was known as SEAT Ronda Crono 100.
In spring 1984, when the Ronda powered by the new 1.2 and 1.5 System Porsche engines were ready to go on sale, SEAT launched the Ronda Crono 2.0, fitted with a 2-litre, 120 HP engine that lived together with the Crono 100. The 2.0 was distinguished by distinctive red trims on the grill, new all-alloy wheels and an electronic oil pressure gauge.
The 1.6-litre engine was derived from the famous twin-cam featured in the 1970 SEAT 124 Sport, whereas the 2-litre was originally fitted in the 132 and also in the ultimate SEAT 124 FL model, the 124 D Especial 2000 (or FL 90). In both these cars, the engine's capacity was 1.919 cc, but a change in luxury tax regulations at the end of 1980 allowed for the engine used in the Ronda Crono 2.0 to reach a capacity of 1.995 cc, the same as the SEAT 131 Diplomatic.
With the increase in capacity, the power output of the 2-litre engine went from 114 HP in the 1980 SEAT 131 CLX 2000 to 120 HP in the Ronda Crono 2.0, the most powerful SEAT yet.
The SEAT Ronda Crono 2.0 was on sale only for four months, and just 290 examples were built, so today is an extremely rare collector's car. Besides, the Crono 2.0 can claim to have been the forerunner of the concept and philosophy behind the future and highly successful CUPRA versions of the Ibiza and León.
The SEAT HISTÓRICOS Collection keeps on the rare Ronda Crono 2.0, a car kept in perfect shape and pristine condition that the Nave A122 team frequently uses in regularity rallies for classic cars. For instance, since 2016 the Crono 2.0 it's a regular entrant in the Costa Brava Rally, the oldest rally in Spain, that nowadays is a historic vehicles event.
