Peugeot RCZ Review

The RCZ is the first passenger car by Peugeot that does not use the central zero numbering system for identification
Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ




Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ




Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ


Peugeot RCZ




The RCZ was originally planned as a simple concept car but it received critical acclaim, capturing the imagination of the public and professionals. Peugeot decided to take the leap from concept to actual car and began production. The car's lines and style have remained very close to the original concept so as not to disappoint public opinion, however a series of changes were made to the central dual exhaust system which was replaced by a dual exhaust to the left of the rear bumper. The RCZ has double-bubble roof inspired by Zagato.




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Peugeot 207 E-Pure Concept

Prelude to 207 CC

In 1998, the concept-car 20~ was presented for the first time. The enthusiasm it aroused among the public fueled the development of a new mass-produced car design: the Coupé / Cabriolet.

Combining vision and realism, the 206 CC - the first vehicle in the “small car” segment to have a metal electric folding roof - met with well-documented success and was then followed in the higher segment of the Peugeot range by the 307 CC.

With the launch of the 207 hatchback, Peugeot’s designers naturally considered including a “CC” version in the new range, and applying all their expertise in the field of “vehicles styled for pleasure”.

With the “207 E-pure” concept car, the Marque for the one part lifts the veil on a tangible future product. However, its personality is twofold: in addition to twin coupé / cabriolet adaptability, this styling blueprint also conceals an example of future fuel cell technology for a more distant future.

The experimental power train that equips the "207 E-pure" includes the latest advances of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group in this area, without any adverse affect on the vehicle’s functional and stylistic features.

The spirit of freedom inherent in this design is therefore closely bound up with the car’s method of propulsion: the ensuing benefits - zero emissions, silent operation - which does much to enhance the pleasure of driving the car as a cabriolet. Both driver and car are then truly at one with their environment. Pleasure and ecology are united.

Style & Exterior

The “pearl white” livery highlights the purity o f the concept car’s lines while symbolising the ecological credentials of the technology that powers it. The familiar, elegant and expressive design of the front of the "207 E-pure", is strengthened by its bold and flowing contours.

From the side, the high waistline at the rear creates an effect which, combined with the angle of the front windscreen and the “arch” of the closed roof, enhances the car’s dynamic presence by creating a sense of movement, even when it is stood still. The sculpting of the lower side panels adds further to the overall personality of the vehicle. Its special “Pitlane” alloy wheels strengthen the impression of a vehicle with superb road holding.

Chrome detailing circumvents the perimeter of the passenger compartment and includes a bold styling feature, located on top of the boot lid, helping to enhance the fluidity of the design of the rear of the car. Extending from the boot lid, the rear spoiler, with its pronounced integrated shape, blends harmoniously into the rear diode-e effect lights.

Meticulous surface finishes, eloquent style lines and perfectly balanced proportions give the vehicle the natural equilibrium, elegance and dynamism sought after by its designers, whether it is a coupé or a cabriolet.

nterior

The interior expands on the theme of purity expressed by the exterior. The fascia panel of the "207 E-pure", originally smooth and fluid, is covered entirely with white leather, as is most of the passenger compartment: the detailing, the trim on all four seats, and even the controls under the steering wheel. The white dials of the instrument panel and the chrome trims strengthen the modern and technological feel of the interior. Touches of “absinthe green”, inspired by the vehicle’s floor colour, are subtly interspersed throughout the passenger compartment, particularly in the form of discreet beads on the fascia panel, the door panels, the rear of the front seats and the head restraints. This colour also appears in the perforations of the seat leather, like little bubbles of oxygen, echoing the vehicle’s ecological method of propulsion. This harmony between white and mineral tones further accentuates the sensation of freedom, relaxation and energy that emanates from the car.

From a functional point of view, the instrument panel incorporates all necessary in formation for monitoring the charge level of the battery and the quantity of on-board hydrogen, while the colour display in the centre console displays the flow of power between the electric motor, the battery and the fuel cell.

Fuel cell

The strategy of PSA Peugeot Citroën

In a global context where the need to consume less energy and reduce CO2 emissions is paramount, the PSA Peugeot Citroën group is continuing its technological research into clean and economical vehicles. In addition to work on improving the efficiency of internal combustion engines, particularly with HDi engines, the ability of the Group’s engines to run on fuels that incorporate bio-fuels, the invention of the DPFS (diesel particulate filter system) and research into HDi Hybrids, PSA Peugeot Citroën is also studying “future technologies”.

For example, the hydrogen fuel cell could represent a high-potential energy source for the future.

The advantages of the fuel cell for the environment are many:

• it provides an alternative to fossil fuels,

• it helps to reduce CO2 emissions and there fore to control the greenhouse effect,

• it improves the quality of life in town, thanks to the silent operation of vehicles that use an electric motor and the elimination of local emissions.

This technology,however,still has to overcome a number of technical and economic challenges be fore large-scale production can be envisaged. PSA Peugeot Citroën has there fore adopted a research strategy which aims to explore different solutions. This work has there fore given rise to the production of a succession of demonstrators.

Taxi PAC

The Peugeot Taxi PAC is a sort of “21 ^st century London taxi”. In this demonstrator, hydrogen is stored in the form of compressed gas (300 bar) in a racks of removable cylinders. Re fills (replacement of an empty cylinder rack) can there fore be carried out quickly, which corresponds perfectly to the targeted use: as an urban fleet vehicle.

H2O

The Peugeot H2O is the place where a child’s dreams meet those of an engineer: behind the theme of a fire engine, it aims to provide a solution to the problem of storing hydrogen by producing it on demand on the vehicle itself, by means of an aqueous solution of sodium borohydride.

The Quark

The Peugeot Quark, a handsome and futuristic 2-seater quad, illustrates numerous innovations through its compact size. For example, the fuel cell is cooled by air and hydrogen is stored in a single “plug & drive” cylinder at a pressure of 700 bar (which increases the vehicle’s range compared to a pressure of 350 bar). Instead of a single electric motor, the Quark has four electric motors located in each of its wheels.

Continuing this research, the Group, in partnership with the AEC (Atomic Energy Commission), is working currently on a new design of compact fuel cell that will make it possible to improve electrical power output, energy efficiency and packaging: the GENEPAC (GENérateur Electrique à Pile A Combustible), or fuel cell electricity generator. This technology is present today in the "207 E-pure". .

Fuel cell technology

Operating principle of the fuel cell electric propulsion system

To operate, a fuel cell needs hydrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is drawn from the air, while hydrogen is stored on the vehicle. The combining of these two elements creates an electrochemical reaction that causes a displacement of electrons and protons which simultaneously produces heat, water, and above all electricity.

The"207 E-pure", like previous demonstrators, uses the fuel cell as a source of on-board electrical energy (increasing the maximum distance the vehicle can travel - “range extender”). It powers the electric motor (propulsion system) directly as well as helping to recharge the batteries.

Technological content of the 207 E-pure: the «GENEPAC 20»

For the first time on a demonstrator, the"207 E-pure" uses a GENEPAC fuel cell. Combining simplicity and modularity, this French designed cell has been designed to be compact in installation and efficient in use.

The principle of this new cell, featuring PEMFC (Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell) technology, is based on the use of thin, stamped stainless-steel plates, which reduce the cost and volume of the cell compared to traditional plates.

This system also allows for simple gauging of the cell’s power. For example, the cell used on this demonstrator, called the “GENEPAC 20”, is a 20 kW version of the GENEPAC system. The, “GENEPAC 20” consists of two modules each with a stack of thin plates and an assembly of electrode membranes. This fuel cell system there fore offers a level of efficiency in excess of 50 % versus 25 to 30 % for an internal combustion engine.

Five cylinders containing 3 kg of hydrogen compressed to 700 bar provides the electric motor and the “lithium-Ion” battery with as much extra power and range as possible. They are located at the bottom of the vehicle’s boot, which frees up the two rear seats, does not affect the operation of the retractable roof mechanism and leaves part of the boot available for use in the coupé position.

Use of an electric motor allows the “207 E-pure” to consume energy only when in motion and to save energy during phases of deceleration. It also makes this demonstrator silent, an important quality for a vehicle driven in town and highly beneficial during use as a cabriolet.

The PAC technologies give the “207 E-pure” demonstrator a considerable range (around 350 km) while offering a pleasing level of performance with a maximum speed of 130 km/h.

Helping to preserve pure air by emitting only water, this"207 E-pure" of the future is there fore well suited to urban and semi-urban use... For “pure sensations”, original and purpo

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• Fourth Peugeot Design Competition to be launched at the Paris Motor Show

• Amateur designers can see the Peugeot of their dreams come to life

• 6000 euro prize money, ‘lifesize’ model displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show 2007, winning design will also feature in a forthcoming Xbox 360 game

At the 2006 Paris Motor Show, Peugeot is set to launch its fourth Design Competition. This will invite Internet users around the world to submit designs for a new Peugeot based around a set theme. Six letters sum up the philosophy of this year’s design theme, P.L.E.A.S.E.

• Pleasurable (to drive)
• Lively
• Efficient
• Accessible
• Simple
• Ecological

As in previous years, the winning design will be displayed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show as a full scale model, the winner will receive a cheque for 6000 euros and a miniature version of the model will be mass produced. In addition, this competition’s winning design will also feature in an Xbox 360 video game – making this competition a truly unique opportunity for aspiring car designers.

The competition is open to participants* over the age of 14 who must submit their entry via the interactive website www.peugeot-concours-design.com. Participants can submit as many entries as they wish and each entry can be accompanied by one or several drawings or 3D model designs but must be supplemented by an explanatory text. Entries should be submitted between 16 October and 4 December 2006.

The judging panel will be chaired by Frederic Saint-Geours, CEO of Automobiles Peugeot, and will feature judges from the Peugeot Design Centre as well as representatives from Xbox. The panel will assess each entry based on creativity and originality of the entry, its coherence and relevance to the theme, the explanations provided and the overall quality of the entry.

The panel will make an initial shortlist of around 30 entries which will be uploaded onto www.peugeot-concours-design.com; the public can then vote for their favourites. From this public voting, 10 finalists will be selected and showcased on the site before the eventual winner, selected by the judging panel, is announced in late February 2007.

Over the previous three competitions Peugeot has received almost 9,000 projects from 6,300 different competitors. Previous winners are Marko Lukovic from Serbia with his ‘Moonster’ concept (2000-2001), Stefan Schulze from Germany with the ‘Peugeot 4002’ (2002-2003) and André Costa from Portugal with his ‘Moovie’ concept (2004-2005).



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Peugeot 908 RC Concept

• Peugeot's latest concept car to debut at the Paris Motor Show in September

• Stylish four-door limousine combines power, comfort and green performance

• Powered by a 5.5-litre V12 HDi DPFS engine mounted behind passengers

The raison d'être of any concept car is to explore new ideas and to test those ideas in an attempt to create the ultimate solution. Know-how and passion, combined with imagination then become the motive force that turns dreams into reality. The Peugeot 908 RC evokes passion and imagination to allow us to dream but it will also have a serious side.

The 908 RC owes its name to its engine: the Peugeot V12 HDi DPFS, which will power the racing version of the 908 in 2007. The abbreviation "RC", used to designate sports models in the Peugeot range in mainland Europe, also refers to the RC and RC concept cars which made their appearance in 2002 and whose architecture served as an inspiration during the design of this innovative project.

The original idea was to create a limousine with an imposing style that offered its four occupants a new driving sensation. The final design, however, is an uncompromising car that combines dynamic performance, comfort, luxury and environmental protection. In short, it is an exclusive four-door vehicle that will capture the imagination of both occupants and onlookers.

Engine and architecture

The 908 RC is powered by Peugeot's V12 HDi DPFS (diesel particulate filter system) diesel engine designed to take part in the "Le Mans Race Series" programme in 2007.

The engine has a capacity of 5.5-litres and offers a level of performance unprecedented for a diesel engine, with a maximum power output greater than 700bhp and, above all, an exceptional torque in excess of 1200Nm. With a 100° V angle architecture, the engine's centre of gravity is as low as possible. Two particulate filters are located at the end of each exhaust system ensuring the car's environmentally-friendly credentials.

The originality of the 908 RC resides in its compact design, with the engine arranged in a rear central transverse position. Similarly the compact 6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox has been specially adapted to withstand the phenomenal torque, and is located under the engine.

The position of the power train allows the creation of a large-capacity boot, situated behind the final drive assembly and therefore not encroaching on the generous interior space of the passenger compartment. This design also allows the driving position to be moved forward, maximising the driving experience for both the driver and the passengers.

Exterior style

The design of the 908 RC creates a particularly low-lying exterior body with a stylish tapered design at the front of the vehicle. Its proportions create an elegant and dynamic statement. Sitting on large diameter 20 spoke alloy wheels (20'' at the front, 21'' at the rear); the overall effect is that of a big cat, from the nose at the front, to the tip of the rear lights.

More than ever, the Marque's emblem has played a part in fashioning the power of expression of the 908 RC.

At the front, the lion's character seems to emanate from each detail, starting with the design of the headlights. Lighting is provided by light-emitting diodes (LEDs), with their dazzling appearance the result of a special finish given to the internal components. The exterior appearance of the lights looks like a crystal, cut like a precious stone, creating a faint outline like the pupil of an eye.

The bonnet draws its inspiration directly from the head of a big cat. The areas either side of the bonnet create the effect of the cat's "cheeks" with the bonnet tapering down to a nose, highlighted by the large chromed emblem of the Marque.

A lot of attention has been paid to the design of the exterior body, with its lack of door handles creating surfaces of great simplicity and purity, and highlighting to maximum effect the reflections that accentuate every facet of the body.

Aligned with the curves of the car's pronounced "hindquarters", the rear lights, equipped with LEDs, incorporate a polished aluminium insert evoking the shape of a powerful claw. The dynamic rear profile is characterised by the shape of the rear air diffuser, accentuated by chrome detailing and supported visually on each side by twin exhaust pipes.

The metallic black body colour with its bluish reflections further enhances the impression of status, dynamism and purity portrayed by this car.

Inside the 908 RC

The ambience inside the 908 RC is the result of meticulous attention to detail on the part of the car's designers.

Thanks to a forward-positioned passenger compartment made possible by the car's architecture, and a large glazed surface area of 3m², occupants are truly at one with the road and the passing landscape. The special shape of the huge front windscreen allows a completely unimpeded field of vision (as on the RC concept cars). The front windscreen stretches back behind the driver's head, as far as the B/C post where the glazed roof begins. This gives both front and rear passengers a sense of being at one with the outside environment. Unequalled brightness and visibility combine with a generous interior space, complete with four independent seats, helping to create a truly exceptional ambience.

The light and flowing style of the interior, combined with the latest technology ensures purity of the design and a comfortable interior. For example, all vehicle functions (radio, MP3 player, satellite navigation, four-zone air conditioning, etc) can be easily controlled by means of a large touch screen - the Man/Machine Interface (MMI). The MMI is also accessible to the rear passengers, thanks to a multimedia screen positioned on the centre console separating the two rear seats.

The high-quality materials and interior finish of the 908 RC create an atmosphere that is both luxurious and timeless. The passenger compartment features dark oak surrounds, integral amethyst-grey leather trim, polished aluminium inserts, touches of chrome, and a Bell&Ross clock: everything stimulates the senses of touch, sight and smell. Practical aspects have not been overlooked either. Numerous storage spaces, in addition to the large air conditioned glove box, are located in the door panels and also in the front and rear consoles.

Structure and Suspension

In the great tradition of Peugeot concept cars, the 908 RC is a unique model conceived in the inner sanctum of the Peugeot Design Centre in Paris. The vehicle is built around a pre-impregnated carbon composite and vacuum-polymerised aluminium honeycomb structure. The rear section is a self-supporting shell incorporating a sub-frame consisting of a tubular structure on which the engine and suspension are assembled.

Both at the front and the rear, the car features a drop link double wishbone type suspension, derived from the 407.

Braking is by means of four monobloc ceramic carbon composite discs which reduce weight and improve thermal efficiency. The wheels are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 255/35 R20 tyres at the front and 285/30 R21 at the rear.

Aerodynamics

The car's aerodynamics have been particularly fine-tuned to attain an excellent drag coefficient of only 0.556. The air ducts were designed in a wind tunnel to optimise the car's performance and fuel consumption, while ensuring the necessary cooling of the power train.

A two-part front air intake directs air to cool both of the engine's radiators and also improve the car's aerodynamic performance by controlling the internal and external flow by means of the black anodised aluminium vents located upstream of the front wheels.

Air is provided to the engine by means of vents located in the rear quarter panels.

Air is also directed from the rear wheel arches, through the two intercoolers for the turbochargers and then out through the visible vents behind the wheel arch.

A controllable rear spoiler incorporated into the boot lid can be raised by the driver to improve road holding.

The flat under floor and diffuser enhance further the aerodynamic efficiency of the 908 RC.

Finally, the 908 RC, is a luxurious touring interpretation of the racing car of the future, through its engineering, it creates the spirit of the "gentleman driver". It is targeted at a very upmarket virtual customer, naturally accustomed to a very high level of luxury but above all passionate about their motoring and its history, but also in search of innovation coupled with assertive styling and uncompromised driving pleasure.

Specifications

908 RC
ENGINE
	Type	V12 diesel HDi
	Capacity (litres)	5.5
	Particulate filter	2 (1 on each exhaust system)
	Max power (kW / bhp)	515 / 700
	Max torque (Nm)	1200
GEARBOX
6-speed electronically controlled sequential gearbox
ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE
	1000 m D.A. (s)	22
	Max speed (km/h / mph)	+300 / +186
SCx		0.556
SUSPENSION
Front and Rear: drop link, double wishbone suspension
STRUCTURE
Carbon composite and aluminium honeycomb
TYRES - MICHELIN Pilot Sport PS2
	Front	255 / 35 R 20
	Rear	285 / 30 R 21
BRAKING - BREMBO Carbon Ceramic
	Front:
	Disc diameter and thickness (mm)	380 / 34
	Brake calliper	6 pistons
	Rear:
	Disc diameter and thickness (mm)	350 / 34
	Brake calliper	4 pistons
WEIGHT (kg)		1800
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
	Length (m)	5.123
	Width including mirrors (m)	2.154
	Wheelbase (m)	3.150
	Height (m)	1.370
	Front overhang (m)	1.010
	Rear overhang (m)	0.962
FUEL TANK (litres)		100
INTERIOR
	Glazed surface (total / windscreen / glass roof) in m2	3 / 1.3 / 0.5
	Instrumentation	Digital
	Fascia mounted multifunction screen type	Touch screen LCD XGA 10.4"
	Capacity of front luggage area (dm3)	220
	Capacity of rear luggage area with motorised opening (dm3)	300

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Diesel engine equipped

On 14 June 2005,Peugeot announced its decision to accept a new technological challenge: to win one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding motor races, the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a car powered by an HDi diesel engine equipped with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS).

This legendary race,which every year attracts more than 200,000 spectators,will provide Peugeot with an opportunity to express fully the values enshrined in its philosophy: excellence, demonstrated by the choice of endurance coupled with reliability, dynamism, emphasised by a team challenge based on performance, looks, illustrated by the car’s feline profile, and lastly innovation, expressed amongst other ways through the use of technology designed to protect the environment.

The car that will display the Peugeot colours in the Le Mans 24 Hours race and in the “Le Mans Series” in 2007 will be the Peugeot 908.The choice of number comes from,“90” designating an exceptional Peugeot model and 8 the next number in sequence after the 907 concept car.

The choice of body style is that of a closed car, in line with changes to the regulations announced by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest on 16 June 2006. Equaly there was also a desire to keep a link with the two-times winner of the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1992 and 1993, the Peugeot 905.

While from a technical point f view this solution presents a number of drawbacks (weight, height of the centre of gravity, operational problems), the Peugeot Sport team felt that it also offers advantages, particularly in terms of chassis rigidity and aerodynamics.

The monocoque body:
The monocoque body is made of carbon and presents a truly closed structure, contrary to the 905, which was a “racing car” with a detachable tubular rollover bar. This type of structure offers strong natural rigidity (the “eggshell” effect) and allows the weight of the monocoque body to be optimised.


Body and aerodynamics:
Created from scratch at the beginning of 2006, Peugeot Sport’s aerodynamics department had the difficult task of designing in just a few weeks an exterior body that was both original and aerodynamically efficient. Three months after the appointment of the aerodynamics project team leader, a model of the car was undergoing the first tests in the wind tunnel! The car’s profile results not only from the necessary compromise between aerodynamic efficiency and drag, but also the need to provide optimum airflow to the different radiators and intercoolers located within the generously dimensioned bodywork.

Suspension, steering, brakes:
Given the challenge of designing a complete car in record time and the particular constraints of the HDi DPFS engine, the Peugeot Sport team relied on proven solutions for the front and rear suspension design, the electric power steering and the brakes.

The gearbox:
This is positioned longitudinally and will allow the fitment of up to 6 gear ratios, the limit laid down by the regulations. It has been designed to withstand the enormous torque of the engine,while ensuring optimum weight and size characteristics. The gearbox is controlled electro-pneumatically.

The engine:
The chosen engine architecture is a 100° V 12 with a capacity of 5.5 litres. This is the maximum capacity permitted by the regulations and was chosen due to its greater internal air flow at low engine speeds. It also gives potential future development opportunities to use different grade fuels.

The choice of a twelve cylinder engine helps keep the cylinder bore diameter very close to that of a production series engine. In doing so, Peugeot can call on its extensive knowledge of diesel combustion and also ensure the engine has a reasonable piston stroke. The V 12 architecture, well known for its good balance, also reduces vibrations to a minimum.

The 100° V angle, like the V 12 architecture, makes it possible to lower the height of the centre of gravity without a ffecting the engine’s torsional rigidity. Two diesel particulate filters are located at the end of each exhaust system and guarantee “smoke- free” operation of the engine under all conditions. The two exhaust systems are as short as possible. On each side a 6 into 1 exhaust manifold is connected to a Garrett turbocharger, then to a very compact diesel particulate filter before ending in a side exhaust pipe, located in front of the rear wheel.

The expected level of per formance – a power of more than 515 kW (700 bhp) and a torque in excess of 1200 Nm, which is unprecedented for a diesel engine – is a direct results of Peugeot’s diesel engine expertise, combined with the mechanical speci fication of the V 12 engine.

Electronics:
The 908 will bene fit fully from Peugeot Sport’s considerable expertise and knowledge in electronics, acquired as a result of its extensive experience with WRC cars – which are generously equipped with electronic systems – and in particular with respect to their experience of electronically controlled differentials.

Peugeot Sport will also benefit from the experience of the main supplier Bosch, who will be supplying and developing the “car system” on the basis of specifications provided by Peugeot Sport.

A high level of performance is therefore expected in terms of “traction control”, a key function for controlling engine torque in a race track environment, whilst also ensuring optimum per formance of the Michelin tyres.

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