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Peugeot takes on Audi TT

 
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 9:07 am    Post subject: Peugeot takes on Audi TT Reply with quote



There have been spy shots. There have been teaser images. But now here’s the real thing – Peugeot’s answer to the Audi TT.

These are the first official pictures of the stunning RC Z coupé – the car that will become the pride of the Lion’s range.

First seen two years ago in concept form at the Frankfurt Motor Show, this is the production-ready version – and it’s set to take the 2009 German expo by storm next month.

Just like the TT, the RC Z is aimed at drivers who put style high on their list of priorities. Impossible to miss is the ‘double bubble’ roof – which not only gives the car a unique look, but also cleans up airflow and reduces drag.

Aluminium arches help to highlight the front and rear windscreens and blacked out roof panel, while muscular wheelarches and an exaggerated shoulder line finish off the design.

Despite being smaller than the current TT, Peugeot claims the model is a practical choice. Boot capacity is 384 litres, compared to 290 litres in the Audi, but that can be extended by folding the rear seatbacks.

A 2+2 layout means there’s a pair of ‘occasional’ rear seats, and there’s plenty of headroom thanks to the twin domes sculpted into the ceiling. A choice of engines is offered under the swooping aluminium bonnet. Top of the range is a 200bhp version of the 1.6-litre turbocharged unit found in the MINI John Cooper Works, taking the RC Z from 0-60mph in 7.6 seconds, and delivering fuel economy of 39.8mpg, with CO2 emissions of 165g/km. Top speed is around 145mph.

A detuned 156bhp version of the same engine is also available, with 40.0mpg and 159g/km. And to compete with the TT TDI head-on, there’s also a 163bhp 2.0-litre diesel that gives 52.3mpg and 139g/km.

Based on the 308’s platform, the RC Z sits 20mm lower than the hatchback. The front track is increased by 54mm and the rear track by 72mm, for improved stability on the move.

There’s a hill assist function to help hold the car in traffic on steep slopes and an intelligent traction control system, which regulates the amount of power sent to each of the driven front wheels.

Peugeot claims no two RC Zs should be the same due to extensive personalisation options. These include a carbon roof, black chrome or satin pillars and alloys finished in either polished or matt black, dark grey or diamante.

Alongside the petrol and diesel RC Zs at the Frankfurt expo will be a HYbrid4 concept version. Featuring the powertrain from the 3008 HYbrid4, with a diesel engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor spinning the rears, the show car boasts CO2 emissions of only 95g/km, so it’s bound to cause a stir.

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