peugeot 308 rc z concept

Based on the Peugeot 308, the RC Z ditches its traditional three- and five-door configuration for a sporty 2+2 coupe body style. While traces of Audi TT are clearly visible in the design, the 308 RC Z remains very distinctive overall, with a large front grille and double-bubble roof styling. An emphasis was placed on weight savings, with some body panels, including the roof, being made out of carbon fiber, and the extensive use of aluminum in the suspension. Dripping wet, the 308 RC Z weighs in at a relatively svelte 2,646 pounds.
Power comes from a twin-scroll turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that provides 218 horsepower to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox, specially developed for the 308 RC Z. An overboost function ramps up maximum torque from 206 lb-ft to 221 lb-ft -- handy for quick starts off the line or when you're trying to make a freeway pass. Peugeot claims a 0-62 mph run in 7.0 seconds and a top speed of around 146 mph. Four-piston front brake calipers and 14.2-inch discs fitted underneath 19-inch alloys to haul the RC Z back down from speed.