Peugeot 308 RC Z coupe to enter production

[VH_Supra26]

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When Peugeot rolled out its striking 308 RC Z coupe concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show few suspected such an aggressive model could be spawned from the humble 308 and even less would have assumed the car was destined for production. According to latest reports Peugeot has confirmed the car for production and it could appear as early as next year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

One of the car’s key backers is Peugeot’s new CEO Christian Streiff, whose fondness for the original concept is also one the main reasons it’s entering production, reports Auto Motor and Sport. The final production version is due in showrooms in early 2010 and is expected to be styled almost as aggressively as the concept. Expect to see a rakish profile, pumped fenders and a prominent nose and grille.

Like the concept version, the production car will ride on a lightened chassis but will still be based on the 308 hatch. Expect to see the same strut suspension up front and torsion beam at the rear. The most likely engine option will be the same 1.6L supercharged engine from the smaller 207 RC (also shared with the Mini Cooper S) but power is expected to be boosted to around 220hp.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/coupes/peugeot-308-rc-z-coupe-to-enter-production/

[dailong06]

looks like a z and an r8 had a baby

[eN_2_Oh]

it does look like they took some styling ques from the new Audi TT

but overall, im pretty sure id be caught alive driving it.

any news on the drivetrain? i figure its either FWD or AWD

[blackdemon]

looks kinda like the mitsu eclipse

[TXBlackout03]

lol @ 230+ mph

[VH_Supra26]

looks kinda like the mitsu eclipse

lol i was thinking the same thing

[bad karma]

Looks an Audi TT with a 350Z fusion. And of course the peugeot headlights

[bad karma]

And the rear

http://www.motorauthority.com/images/Peugeot/Concepts/RCZ/53379-b-peu.jpg

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/LexusSC430/Images/LeftRear.jpg

[VH_Supra26]

guessing no one likes it

[Aguilera]

I don't hate it...just needs a new front and the rear looks weird maybe b/c it seems long

But i like the interior a lot

[VH_Supra26]

I don't hate it...just needs a new front and the rear looks weird maybe b/c it seems long

But i like the interior a lot

+ 1 i love the interior

[bad karma]

It's an appealing design, but too many borrowed parts.

[al]

the rear shot of the roof / glass looks like a big butt.

The front looks sharp, though

[sherpagoodness]

i think id be more apt to get one of these over a tt or solstice/skye
no chance in hell we'd get them here tho, eh?

[MoToHeAd125]

If this looks like anything, its a Cayman. I like it though, pretty clean lookin.

[Vinnyman]

i like it...

[Rybo]

lol @ 230+ mph

it says kph and 250 kph=155 mph so its not insanely high

[Mycah Leonhart]

HOLY SHIT THAT THING IS FAWKING HAWT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the love of god tell me 3 things.......

#1. It is NOT FWD
#2. It WILL come to America
#3. It'll be at an AFFORDABLE price for normal folks (under 30K fully loaded)

I don't give a flying fuck if it's an X.C.O.P.Y. of (inset number here) diffrent sports cars - it did it RIGHT

OMG I never, EVER in my life saw a damned Peugeot I liked and I loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove this one (but I've always liked the Peugeot Badge lol)

[tha_W]

i likes it!

[VH_Supra26]

i would buy one if they came to the states

[TXBlackout03]

it says kph and 250 kph=155 mph so its not insanely high

Ya know, i was looking at it like the smaller numbers on the outside were mph, lol. I'm a moron, thanks for pointing that out.


Anyways, this car is ass ugly.