Peugeot set the wheels in motion for the production of the 308 RC Z coupé.

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French company Peugeot this week revealed it will put its 308 RC Z coupé into production. The Audi TT rival is based on the same platform as the 308 hatch, but has a wider track.

The showroom version will retain the twin bubbles on the carbon fibre top and the curvy rear screen seen on the concept. It will also keep the clamshell bonnet and milled aluminium hoops which support the roof.

Under the bonnet, the RC Z will be powered by the same 1.6-litre turbo engine as the MINI Cooper S – that means an output of around 170bhp. It will also be offered with a less pow-er-ful normally aspirated 1.6-litre unit.

Top brass at Peugeot are hoping that introducing the 308 RC Z will help improve the firm’s image among young buyers, just as the 205 GTi did in the early Eighties.

The coupé concept was seen for the first time at last autumn’s Frankfurt Motor Show. A roadgoing model is likely to be unveiled at the same event next year, with an on-sale date in the UK of summer 2010. Prices are expected to start at around £17,500 – putting the Peugeot head-to-head with Volkswagen’s all-new Scirocco.

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It looks like a TT!

Interesting design, I wonder how much will be this 1.6L when it gets released here?!


I wonder why they don't make the backseats for adults?! :think:

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I can fit in there :D

How come it has this engine :XD: it was rumoured when the concept was released to have a twin turbo 250 hp 1 !..coz the 207 rc has 1.6 turbo 175 hp engine :XD:

I can fit in there :D
I can fit there too. But, no space for the legs. My car has more space, even so my guys will have a second thought for sitting at the back :p

How come it has this engine :XD: it was rumoured when the concept was released to have a twin turbo 250 hp 1 !..coz the 207 rc has 1.6 turbo 175 hp engine :XD:
I am wondering the same, there should be different engines.

This should be cheaper than the 308 CC.

WOW man, when will this be in Oman! A car to have I must say, at least because of the way it LOOKS!

I don't understand what's IN the car, but the way it looks: AMAZING!

not a convertible? pass................ it does look hot, and the interior is sexy, wonder if they'll bring it to Oman

it's an OK for me.

i would love to drive a car like this!
*goes to her dad n suggest*

Pass.. too tall for the car.

nice loooking car (i would just want to look at it) not realy into french cars...long list of problems....not reliable at all

front is good

rear isnt bad

good overall

wounder about the performance :think:

wow that's one hot car i wouldn't mind having. esp in that silver. looks like your'e driving inside a mirror :D

Only two passengers can fit in? lol
Cute but not for heavy duty.