Peugeot RCZ R : Same Design, Different Beast

The Peugeot RCZ R will be the most powerful road-going car the brand has ever sold. The eagerly anticipated car has a vast range of mechanical upgrades that will ensure a thrilling ride for anyone who drives the RCZ R. It is inspired by the Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup track car and it is powered by a 1.6 litre THP turbocharged petrol engine that develops 270bhp. The RCZ R represents a considerable boost in power, as the engineers at Peugeot Spot in Paris have reworked almost component behind the car's iconic lines. Maximum power is at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 330Nm is at 1,900rpm to 5,500rpm.

OneShift Editorial Team

14 Nov 2013

Also new is a specially strengthened six-speed manual transmission, updated clutch, larger intercooler and new twin-scroll turbocharger. The exhaust has also been modified; linked to the draw of the engine’s air intake, it features an enhanced ‘sound system’ to amplify the sporting character of the new RCZ R’s engine.

A Torsen differential has been added to the car’s specification to provide additional grip. The front and rear track have been widened to boost traction. Other upgrades include revised dampers settings, increased stiffness in the springs and anti-roll bar. Aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed stability have been improved, thanks to a new fixed boot spoiler which aids rear downforce.

The Peugeot RCZ R rides on unique two-tone 19-inch alloys which accommodate new larger four-piston brakes. They feature red calipers at the front bearing the Peugeot Sport name. Discs with a diameter of 380mm and thickness of 32mm are mounted on an aluminium hub, contributing to increased weight-saving and cooling. They are shod in Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 235/40 R19 tyres for outstanding road-holding.

It will sprint from 0-62mph in just 5.9 seconds and accelerate on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The RCZ R is a Peugeot with the aggression of a lion at its heart, measured at more than two seconds per kilometer quicker than the 200bhp car at the famous Nürburgring test track. The difference was even greater in wet conditions. In more than 120 years of manufacturing cars, the RCZ R is a Peugeot like no other.

Credits: Oneshift News Team