PEUGEOT 207 RC 2007-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Walking in the footsteps of the glorious Peugeot 205 GTI from the '80s, the 2007 Peugeot 207 RC was on the market for small-sized hot-hatches with performances and handling that thrilled the new generation of motorists in Europe.

Winding roads, twisty streets, and narrow parking spots are common in Europe. For those who want to enjoy both scenarios of mountain roads and daily driving situations, Peugeot brought back a former model and translated it into a new car: the 207 RC.

The 207 was launched in 2007 and boasts the RC initials to resemble the compact-coupe vehicle RCZ, which was compared with Audi TT. The 207 RC was slightly longer than 4 meters (157.5”) due to the FIA regulations regarding the rally races. The RC was made to be a base-car for further evolution into the rally-racing, to follow the glorious racing past achieved by its predecessors such as the 206WRC, 307WRC and the 205. The feline-style headlights were part of the brand image. An aggressive stance with a sporty front apron and a rear roof-spoiler enhanced the dynamic line of the car.

Inside, the sport bucket seats for the front passengers were complemented by contrast stitching. The instrument cluster was similar to those usually found on a motorbike, with circular chrome-trimmed dials, checked graphics, rounded typography, and red needles.

From the technical point of view, the 207 RC had a different suspension setting, with reinforced McPherson struts in the front and a stiffer torsion beam in the rear. The electric power steering was calibrated according to the sportiness of the car.