ESP

BRENTWOOD, Essex, 22 October, 2007 – Following the announcement of the most powerful Transit engine (200PS), the largest Transit (4.6 tonne) and a heavy duty series, the Transit range now comes with a new six-speed transmission, more models with electronic stability programme (ESP), hill launch assist (HLA) and optional coated diesel particulate filters.

Highlights:
* New six-speed transmission together with upgraded powertrain
* ESP extends to dual rear wheel drive and incorporates hill launch assist
* New optional coated diesel particulate filter (cDPF)
* All models available to order now

FOR SIMULATION OF ESP BEHAVIOUR PATTERNS

Martorell, 22-10-2007 -- Once again, the SEAT Technical Centre has proven its exceptional R&D&i potential, with a new facility, a “Hardware in the Loop” simulator (HIL) for testing ESP systems was installed in the Chassis Electronics department and inaugurated on 5 October.

The HIL simulator is used to simulate the ESP electronic stability programme’s behaviour patterns in all driving conditions. There are more than 700 simulations that systematically check that the ESP terminal performs according to specifications and provides the driver with all necessary information.