Peugeot has exposed a facelifted RCZ coupe, as well as taken the chance to introduce its a lot of potent road vehicle ever – the 260bhp RCZ R.
The RCZ R is officially a concept, however Peugeot has verified you’ll be able to get something extremely similar by the end of next year.
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Finished in a striking blend of matt black as well as copper, to match the Onyx supercar, the RCZ R utilizes a tuned version of the 1.6-litre turbocharged THP engine. It’s the exact same engine Citroen fitted to its DS4 Racing concept, seen at the Geneva motor show back in March.
Despite the extraordinary output of a lot more than 160bhp per litre, Peugeot states CO2 emissions will be pegged at just 155g/km.
Lower, motorsport-derived suspension, grippy tyres, lightweight wheels as well as a Torsen limited-slip differential on the front axle will make sure it has the managing to match its power.
For those who like their vehicles a bit less extreme, the basic design has got a round of updates, too. the most considerable is the all-new front end, which replaces the old grille as well as nose taken from the 308 hatch.
It’s influenced by newer designs such as the 208 as well as 508, while the central air intake has shrunk as well as is highlighted by two chrome bars that run along the top for a a lot more restrained look.
Running beneath is one more broader air intake which flows into a pair of LED daytime running lights. The six LED bulbs are set up in a claw pattern in a nod towards Peugeot’s lion badge.
The interior is mainly left alone, besides a new lacquer black gearshift surround as well as leather door inserts on top-spec GTs.
More personalisation choices will be offered, though. There are three colours for the roofing arches – Aluminium, Sand or Matt Black – while an optional Black pack brings together the Matt Black arches with black bars in the grille, black brake callipers as well as black wing mirrors.
Stripes as well as RCZ decals can be added to the body, 10 alloy wheel styles – as much as 19 inches – are now offered as well as a sports Pack, which adds a smaller steering wheel, a shorter gearlever as well as a noise amplifier for the exhaust, can be bought on petrol models.

The engine variety is identical, so includes the 1.6 THP petrol with either 200bhp or 156bhp, or the 2.0 HDi with 163bhp. The facelifted RCZ will go on sale in the very first quarter of next year.