2002 Peugeot RC Concept

The RC concepts are the first step towards a Peugeot two-seater supercar. The RC Spade and RC Diamond are the first production worthy concepts peugeot have released in the last couple years. The two cars are virtually identical, except for the engines, one of which is diesel.

Empahsis during design was on lightweight construction. This is evident from the cabon fibre monocoque and ceramic disk brakes. The lightweight construction is neccessary with the modest 170 HP fed from the 2 liter engine.

The powertrain is rather unusual. The small inline-4 engine sits transversly directly overtop the rear axle. While this eliminates the need for a driveshaft, weight distribution is the first item which Peugeot have not addressed.

The RC concepts are a welcome change from the usual, unusual concepts Peugeot have been pushing. A step towards production worthy concepts may see the Peugeot line become more dynamic to suit the needs of the sports-car market.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Inline-4
position	RearTransverse
valvetrain	DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	1997 cc / 121.9 in³
power	133 kw / 178.4 bhp
specific output	89.33 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
body / frame	Carbon Fibre & Honeycomb Monocoque
front tires	Michelin Pilot 245/45R18
rear tires	Michelin Pilot 245/45R18
front brakes	Ceramic Discs
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Ceramic Discs
r brake size	mm / in
f suspension	Double Wishbones
r suspension	Double Wishbones
curb weight	900 kg / 1984 lbs
wheelbase	2800 mm / 110.2 in
front track	1600 mm / 63.0 in
rear track	1500 mm / 59.1 in
length	4300 mm / 169.3 in
width	1800 mm / 70.9 in
height	1150 mm / 45.3 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual w/Electro-Hydrualic Actuation
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~230 kph / 142.9 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.9 seconds