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Frankfurt 2013: Peugeot RCZ R

The Peugeot RCZ R made its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this year and now it’s greeting the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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The engineers have reworked the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, pushing it to 270 hp and 330 Nm. The list of upgraded mechanical bits include the pistons, con rods, turbo and exhaust. The last also includes a sound symposer that boost the sound inside the cabin.

The result is the fastest road-legal Peugeot, as the the RCZ R needs only 5.9 seconds to hit 62 mph and comes with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In fact, we can’t think of another FWD car in production that deals with the 0 to 62 mph sprint quicker.

In addition, there a lowered (-10mm) and reworked suspension, wider tracks and 19-inch wheels. The tech package is completed by a limited slip differential, which aims to make all the muscle manageable.
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About the author: Andrei Tutu
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In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist.
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