The Peugeot RCZ R will be the most powerful road car in Peugeot’s history. The car will make its public premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The RCZ R is an evolution of the Peugeot RCZ, and is powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine developing 260bhp. Peugeot claims CO2 emissions of 155g/km.
No performance data has been released but the current range topper, the RCZ THP 200, achieves 0-62mph in a 7.6sec and a top speed of 146mph.
The Peugeot RCZ R features a bespoke suspension setup and a Torsen limited slip differential. An alloy wheel design, specific to this model, will also be fitted.
Peugeot previewed the RCZ R at the Paris and Geneva motor shows, with a distinctive matt black and copper livery.
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Great
That just looks brilliant!
Thats the engine the 208 GTI
Thats the engine the 208 GTI needs then.
I like it because it's a bit
I like it because it's a bit different. Not driven one or even sat in one to make a qualified comment on the way it drives but 260bhp should see something close to a 0-62 time of circa 6.0 sec which is quick enough for pretty much everyone!
Calling it the 'R' is a bit too VW for a French brand for my liking though.
The problem with Pug in general though is not this car; it's the fact it makes bland run of the mill cars with no USP. It needs to find a new direction or niche as Citroen have done to survive long term in my view.