Peugeot RCZ Coupe

The Peugeot RCZ Coupe concept wowed audiences at its European Motorshow reveals and the transition from concept to reality is dropdead gorgeous..

With its swooping lines this motorcar has the ability to look like it is moving fast while standing still. This of course, is not the aim for Peugeot. It is designed to look as radical as the concept while still containing Peugeot design DNA.
Some interest design features are evident such as the so called "double bubble" rear window and the prominent roofline rails.
It is something we cannot wait to see when it arrives at Sydney Peugeot Dealers.

So what does it drive like?
Well without having any time behind the wheel of this great looking car, it is hard to say. What is certain is that the drivetrain technology will be amongst the best in the world.

There will be petrol and diesel engine options that will sit under its aluminium bonnet.
A new 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine has been developed for the RCZ. It will produce maximum power of 147kW at 5800 rpm and maximum torque of 255Nm at 1700 rpm. It will also have an overboost feature where the engine will produce 275Nm.
What this will result in is 80 to 120 kph in 6.5 seconds in fifth gear, and 0 to 100 kph in 7.6 seconds. Fuel consumption does not exceed 7.1 litres/100 km in the combined cycle.

This 4-cylinder engine is very hi-tech and there is a world first: a Twin-Scroll turbocharger for performance and instant response at very low engine speeds, direct petrol injection, and variable valve lift coupled with variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust camshafts (VTi technology), for reduced fuel consumption.

The other engine choice is Peugeot’s HDi (Turbo Diesel)FAP technology via a 2.0-litre engine developing maximum power of 120kW at 3750 rpm and generous maximum torque of 340Nm at 2000 rpm.

Braking is also powerful and durable to handle the performance. It is assured by ventilated discs with a diameter of 302 mm and a thickness of 26 mm. The 147 kW model receives discs of 340x30mm.

All models are equipped with rear brake discs with a diameter of 290x12 mm.

The interior contains two contoured bucket seats, a sports-themed dash and a jewel-look analog clock create a high quality feel.

The boot offers a capacity of 384 litres with additional storage spaces under the floor – this can be increased by folding the rear seat backs down, giving a maximum boot capacity of 760 litres.

There are also two seats in the rear. Fully sculpted and perfectly usable, especially since the design of the roof with its double bubble offers headroom to Ooccupants of the rear seats.