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Peugeot 207 RC Revealed
207 RC – Performance par excellence

The 207 RC will be launched at the beginning of the spring and will write the next chapter in Peugeot’s history of small performance cars, such as the 205 GTi of the 1980s and, more recently, the 206 RC. Both of these cars especially delighted enthusiasts with their pure driving enjoyment and provoked much jealousy from drivers of less sporty versions.

The 207 RC is the modern evolution of a compact vehicle with a strong sporting temperament. The sophisticated technology fitted to the car is a result of Peugeot’s expertise in building this type of vehicle. It is a very multitalented car which is easy to live with on a day-to-day basis, whilst still able to provide a driving experience to satisfy the “enthusiast in everyone”.

The 207 RC combines

• The elegant and strong styling characteristics of the 207 3-door “Sport” model… enhanced by an improved specification with a hint of luxury. This combination creates a sporting look that enthusiasts will relish;
• The strong and assertive personality of the 207… and a turbocharged petrol engine with direct petrol injection and a maximum power output of 128 kW ( 175 bhp) and a torque of 240 Nm - developed in co-operation with the BMW Group. With its high torque output, this engine offers a very high level of performance underlined by a very sporty exhaust note;
• The universally praised handling qualities of the 207 range… are combined with the latest safety equipment which has been selected and developed by Peugeot using all its knowledge in this field. The result is excellent road holding and a level of active safety never before achieved in this market segment, enabling any driver to enjoy driving the 207 RC to the full;
• A passenger compartment which is welcoming, ergonomically designed and fully equipped for motoring enthusiasts. Its sporty character can be enjoyed on a daily basis, but for a taste of competitive driving, just fit a safety harness etc… and head for the nearest racing circuit ….

While the raison d’être of the 207 RC is to appeal to individuals who are passionate about driving, the car’s standard specification will be left to the discretion of the different markets. Therefore, the 207 RC can appeal to “performance purists” with a version focused mainly on the technology package and its necessary equipment.

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MikeJ

I'm surprised they didn't call it the GTi. I wonder if they're going to keep the RC moniker for the UK market, with the 206 RC (a special-edition GTi) they didn't because it sounds like "arsey".

As for the car itself, the 207 GT has received relatively positive comments from different car mags so the potential should be there. One thing I'm sure many people will whine about is that it 'only' has 175 bhp.

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