The
2010 Peugeot RCZ is the production version of the Peugeot
308 RC Z Coupe concept from the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.
The original concept was well received by both the press and
public when it was unveiled, and thankfully the RCZ has remained
faithful to the original design. Even some of the more extravagant
styling cues like the little flick-up in the side window line,
double-bubble roof, aluminium "roof arches", and bulging
wheel arches have been carried over.
The RCZ is intended to mark a new chapter in Peugeot's history.
The car is supposed to be a specialist vehicle built in small
numbers (for a major manufacturer like Peugeot), and rekindle
a sense of driving excitement for the brand. Due to the special
nature of the RCZ, it will be built by Magna Steyr in Austria
in a production centre that specialises in exclusive vehicles
built in small volumes.
Drivetrain
The Peugeot RCZ is available with a choice of three different
drivetrain options.
- 1.6 litre THP 156 bhp six speed manual gearbox or six speed
automatic gearbox. This turbocharged direct-injection petrol
engine offers 156 horsepower @ 5,800 rpm and 177 lb-ft of torque
at 1400 rpm. Fuel consumption figures for this powerplant stand
at (40.9 mpg and 159 g/km of CO2 with a manual gearbox). This
engine is also be available connected to an all-new 6-speed
sequential automatic gearbox.
- 2.0 litre HDi FAP 163 bhp six speed manual gearbox. With a
capacity of 1997 cm3, this engine develops a maximum power of
163 bhp at 3750 rpm and a generous maximum torque of 251 lb
ft at 2000 rpm. To obtain this level of performance it has a
new generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System)
combustion chamber design, a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger,
a high-pressure diesel injection pump with a maximum pressure
of 2000 bars and electronic solenoid injectors with eight apertures.
This engine achieves 52.3 mpg in the combined cycle and CO2
emissions of 139 g/km.
- The top spec RCZ is powered by a turbocharged
1.6 litre THP 4-cylinder which produces 200 horsepower @ 5,800
rpm. With this engine the RCZ can reach 60 mph in 7.6 seconds.
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 39.8mpg with CO2 emission
of less than 165g/km.
Suspension and Brakes
Compared to the standard ‘Platform Two’ vehicle from
Peugeot, the 308, the ride height of the RCZ has been lowered
by 20mm, the centre of gravity is also lower by 40mm, the front
track has been widened by 54mm and the rear track is wider by
72mm.
The shock absorber calibration has also been revised to ensure
the best possible levels of road holding and the RCZ will be
available with both 18” and 19” wheels and tires.
On versions of the Peugeot RCZ fitted with the petrol turbocharged
200 bhp THP engine, the front suspension benefits from a special
lower anti-roll bar to make the car even more responsive and
agile.
The braking system features ventilated discs with a diameter
of 302 mm and a thickness of 26 mm (340x30 mm with the 200 bhp
THP engine). All models are equipped with rear brake discs with
a diameter of 290x12 mm.
Interior
The interior of the Peugeot RCZ has a high quality appearance
and stylish layout which looks more suited to an Italian sports
car than a French hatchback-derived sports car. The instrument
panel dials are contained in metal cases, with photo-etched,
back-lit markings, a feature which is also continued in the
stylish centrally mounted clock.
The fascia panel is covered entirely with an innovative soft
feel material, hi-tech in appearance and very elegant in style.
Customers will also be able to choose from several different
colours. Nappa integral leather trim, a luxurious thick leather
with a particularly fine, smooth grain is also available.
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