Peugeot rcz top gear test driver

Its been years since peugeot built a car that we got really excited about so were hoping that the new rcz coupe has been worth the wait. Jul 14, 2014 turnin, meantime, is quite sharp the sure sign of potent front driver. Britains oldest car magazine may have gushed in its editorial about the rcz r, but it also decided that this was only the thirdbest car of its type that you could buy. Official images and details of the 20 peugeot rcz have been revealed ahead of the updated french coupes unveiling at the paris motor show later. And to make sure you can make the most of the rcz 200s power and torque, peugeot have fitted a slicker gearbox the sixspeed manual change is a pleasure to use.

Next years 308 r, however, might just be a cracker. Jul 10, 20 the rcz r sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 5. The second problem is that my sleek turbocharged twoplustwo is a peugeot rcz, which in the topspec version were driving has just 200 hp to push slightly over 3000 pounds. Nothing groundbreaking, but still an improvement over the firm. Peugeot unveiled an rcz r at the paris motor show last september, complete with a tuned 256bhp version of the 1.

This unique coupe with its distinctive doublebubble roof won a cult following and was showered with motoring awards during its lifetime, including five consectutive best sports car crowns in diesel car magazines car of the year awards between 2010 and 2014 and top gears coupe. The peugeot rcz was one of our most striking and loved models and was produced between 2010 and late 2015. Screech, drone, clunk its like living with celine dion. Aug 05, 20 the second problem is that my sleek turbocharged twoplustwo is a peugeot rcz, which in the top spec version were driving has just 200 hp to push slightly over 3000 pounds. Bbc studios is a commercial company that is owned by the bbc and just the bbc. The peugeot rcz received five successive best sports car awards from diesel car magazine and the top gear 2010 coupe of the year award. The coolest cars ever made top gear hardcover for kindle. Mydrive the peugeot rcz from the get go put me in the comfortable box as soon as i took to the driver s seat. Of the ratios, second is good for around 58mph which makes it perfect for max trax. The peugeot rcz is a sports coupe designed and marketed by peugeot and assembled by. In addition to the rcz coupe, a number of special editions were produced, including the rcz red carbon, the rcz asphalt and the rcz magnetic.

Theres decent grip in and out of corners thanks to a torsen mechanical limited slip diff. Peugeot rcz r peugeot has had a tough time of it for a few years, but 20 saw it come back fighting. The french audi tt rival is fun to drive and fairly cheap to run. May 14, 2014 balance is the term which kept leaping into our heads during our week driving the peugeot rcz. Peugeot rcz r 2014 peugeot rcz r 2014 goodwood festival of speed car images car wallpapers driving test peugeot cars motorcycles cool cars transportation places to visit 2017 toyota 4runner sr5 3rd row with trd pro front end. The peugeot rcz can satisfy your need for a fun weekend drive. The peugeot rcz is a coupe with the styling of a concept car, which was on sale from 2009 to 2015. Four years later the rcz still looks fresh, at least from the. Aug 29, 2010 handle with flair from 042010 the rcz is how peugeots should be, says matt master. Subscribe to top gear magazine this website is made by bbc studios distribution. Turnin, meantime, is quite sharp the sure sign of potent front driver. The 50,000th rcz was built on 14 february 20 and was painted red. Modern peugeot driver adventures top gear series 22. Granted, the rcz cheats a bit by having more power on wheel than peugeot said it would have, but still, the tt is more powerful and has 4wd traction, yet the rcz still manages to match the tt in acceleration and inta lap times.

Mydrive the peugeot rcz from the get go put me in the comfortable box as soon as i took to the drivers seat. At its launch the rcz will be available with a choice of three engines. Given peugeot has had a patchy record of late on this important combination, that the hottest rcz is as well resolved augurs well. So, were looking at a restricted top speed of 155mph and 062mph in 5. Aug 22, 2010 its a big army we are talking about here. In this video, graham from the office aims to find out if. This could be the car that gets the beleagured french marque back on track a couple of years ago, topgear published a piece suggesting that, with the appearance of such cars as the kia ceed and hyundai i30, peugeot was. Peugeot rcz gt thp200 laptimes, specs, performance data. Because what about the roadgoing version of the fearsome midengined peugeot 205 t16 group b rally car from the mid1980s. The peugeot rcz received the top gear 2010 coupe of the year award, three times in a row. Design has always been right at the heart of the appeal of the peugeot rcz, so it comes as no surprise that the midlife upgrade to peugeot s hero car is all about styling the peugeot rcz, which.

My test drive with 2015 peugeot rcz, petrol engine 1. Having the rcz for just on two weeks, i found myself in a situation of not wanting. First drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage duration. Jeremy clarkson is not a fan of america or their culture friday night with jonathan ross duration. I drive an alfa but see nothing wrong with peugeot at all, maybe theyre a little dull. In another of our fifth gear shootouts, vicki puts the audi tt and peugeot through their paces. Jun 12, 2012 mydrive the peugeot rcz from the get go put me in the comfortable box as soon as i took to the driver s seat. The rczs tail spoiler is equally aerodynamically effective and an integral part of the design not fixed but active and automatically deployed in one of two positions depending on your road speed.

Nov 08, 2011 this article originally appeared in the november issue of top gear magazine. Design has always been right at the heart of the appeal of the peugeot rcz, so it comes as no surprise that the midlife upgrade to peugeots hero. But for a car to launch peugeots rline into a new and dizzying dimension of raceinspired performance, the rcz r feels a mite misfocused. And the aerodynamically curvy body ensures a theoretical top speed of 250kph. Top gear is watched by 7m or 8m people in britain every week, and that means 54m find something better to do.

To demonstrate this, our topoftherange testcar has been delivered in black photographers nightmare with mattblack stripes running the length of the car. Feb 28, 2015 jeremy clarkson is not a fan of america or their culture friday night with jonathan ross duration. Oct 10, 2016 thanks to an oddly hefty 1,270kg curb weight, the rcz isnt quite as fast as the mini or peugeots own 208 gti which also has the same engine, but its still madly quick. The rcz r is billed as the most powerful roadgoing peugeot yet made, which is like sweden saying it has the most powerful air force in all scandinavia. Verdict with the tech out of the way its important to point out that over half of your attention will be directed to the fact youre moving along tarmac at considerable speed. See more ideas about peugeot, sports couples and car. Not all cars are meant to be practical, economical, or even all that sensible. Id love to see them evaluate other car brands and would find a joke on alfas expense amusing im sure i can think of a few obvious. May 30, 2012 first drive of 2020 corvette stingray convertible z51 jay lenos garage duration.

Thanks to an oddly hefty 1,270kg curb weight, the rcz isnt quite as fast as the mini or peugeots own 208 gti which also has the same engine, but its still madly quick. Dec 01, 20 but for a car to launch peugeots rline into a new and dizzying dimension of raceinspired performance, the rcz r feels a mite misfocused. This article originally appeared in the november issue of top gear magazine. May 24, 2010 peugeot rcz test drive report from spain. By putting various components on a diet, peugeot has managed to shed 17kg from the rczs kerb weight. Sure this is a front driver so, at the limit, understeer is the default setting, but the combination of good calibration for the macpherson strut fonttorsion beam rear suspension and the relatively short 2596mm wheelbase means the rcz is lively in a sporty way and responsive to throttle. Like it or loathe it, the peugeot rcz attracts attention. Unfortunately, no test cars were fitted with standard 18inch wheels. Jul 19, 20 by putting various components on a diet, peugeot has managed to shed 17kg from the rcz s kerb weight. On this test drive, we enjoy the rcz and all it has to offer.