Peugeot RCZ R priced at £31,995

Peugeot has priced the foremost powerful road-going model in its history, the Peugeot RCZ R, at £31, 995. Order books open in a few days, before the very first deliveries in January. The sports coupe, that was first seen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July, uses a 1. 6-litre petrol engine which delivers 270bhp and 243 lb ft of torque. The RCZ R could get from 0-62mph in 5. 9sec and also has a limited top speed of 155mph.  The RCZ R saves 17kg during the 200bhp RCZ THP on which it is predicated, meaning it weighs 1280kg. Peugeot says this is achieved through the use of lightweight components by utilising an inferior, lighter engine. The manufacturer claims that achieving 270bhp given by a 1. 6-litre engine is really a class first.  At a similar time the downsized engine has also allowed the RCZ R to cap its CO2 emissions at 145g / km and return 44. 8mpg on the combined cycle. Externally, the RCZ R is lowered by 10mm during the standard model. A brand new fixed rear spoiler gives the car a far more aggressive stance, as conduct the 19-inch alloy wheels, while lots of Peugeot Sport and 'R' badges adorn the exterior.  Braking force is supplied via large 380mm brake discs mounted with an aluminium hub. Peugeot says the RCZ R can brake from 80-0mph in lower than 61 metres. Cornering stability and traction have also been addressed upon the new model, which uses a Torsen differential to more controllably put its power down. The exhaust is teamed having a sound system to amplify the noise from the engine. Inside, the RCZ R is extremely driver focussed, with bucket seats, and an inferior steering wheel and shorted gear lever, which Peugeot hopes will prove more engaging.  The demonstration car we have seen had prominent R badging upon the seats, but Peugeot says these will certainly be changed for stitched logos to the production version. The car will possess a limited production run, says RCZ UK Project Manager Vince Clisham. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It’ll be limited when it comes to the quantity we produce, but don‘t forget it’s a little segment of the marketplace. The sales volumes will certainly be small, however the sector gets lots of attention. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" It’s a big tick inside the box inside the RCZ range – it’s something we’ve been looking to carry out, to provide the RCZ a top-end option.  We’ll obtain a big chunk from the volumes since the current RCZ sells well here. suggestion:inch,inches,in[click to edit]')" onmouseout="UnTip()">" Actually, the UK is that the biggest marketplace for the RCZ, closely followed by Germany, France and Switzerland. Peugeot says that as the car is developed to satisfy the requirements of both road and track users, there hasn't been any compromising to obtain the very best of both worlds. The RCZ R will certainly be available in four colours - red, black, grey and white. Read all of the news coming from the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Peugeot RCZ R priced at £31, 995