The new Peugeot RCZ, which aims to excite all the senses of the driver, will also be dynamic (with an offer that the Summit has the newest 1.6 liter THP engine from 147 kW/200 hp) and responsible for proposing an innovative combination of performance and environmental friendliness. With a limited role, particularly cured aerodynamics and engine technology, modern range offers its own emissions initially 139 g / km of CO2.

Continuing with this philosophy, the study of RCZ, HYbrid4 transformed by technology, will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The RCZ is based on the same chain of 3008 HYbrid4 due out in spring 2011: a 2.0 HDi FAP 120 kW (163 hp) front and an electric motor 27 kW (37 hp) back. A concept that has emissions in the order of 95 g / km of CO2, benefiting from the power of 147 kW (200 hp) and 4-wheel drive. This reflects the willingness of Peugeot to bring this technology on most new vehicles within the range vehicles which can be very different (crossover coupe ,...) and can be based on different platforms, but with a guideline common: to provide a fun to drive renewed.

The front feline characteristics of the world of the brand, the muscular look of the fenders to house the large wheels protruding, the speaker or ruby taillights LED separated by a stylized color crystal element, the "allure" general combining both sensuality and power, technology and distinction.

Finally, the proportions of the vehicle (1.36 m height), body lines worked and the double bubble favor the passage of air flow to the benefit of optimal aerodynamics. Even the rear wing helps mobile quest'efficienza aerodynamics takes two inclinations, depending on speed, to ensure an ideal balance between road holding and fuel consumption.

In 2010, three engines will take place under the large aluminum bonnet of the RCZ. Engine performance in every sense of the word: generous power and torque, fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 significantly reduced adherence to the standard Euro 5. The environmental care are key priorities of the project that constitutes for a vehicle of this segment, a modern approach and responsible. 1.6 liter THP 147 kW (200 hp) BVM6: This brand new engine (which will debut in the summer of 2010) allows to exploit the quintessence of the chassis of the car. With a maximum torque of 255 Nm at 1 700 rpm (which comes to 275 with overboost) and a maximum power of 147 kW at 5 800 rpm, the RCZ has taken first-rate and acceleration (80 to 120 km / h in 6.5 s on the penultimate report and from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.6 s. ..) with consumption not exceeding 7.1 l/100 km in combined cycle (less than 165 g / km of CO2). To this end, the 4-cylinder 1598 cm3 associates - and it is a world first - all the latest technology: the twin-scroll turbocharger for performance and responsiveness from the very low instantaneous systems, gasoline direct injection, the elevation variable intake valve combined with variable valve timing camshaft intake and exhaust (technology VTI), for the management of consumption and CO2 emissions. The melody of the engine during acceleration was particularly taken care of, thanks to a specific development acoustics. Sound System technology will, in fact, to provide different harmonics according to the rhythm of the engine. Like a real musical instrument, a vibrating membrane of a pat on the time during the intake emits a sound from a duct run and amplified sound, keeping the noise level on extended tours. 1.6 liter THP 115 kW (156 hp) BVM6 or BVA6: turbocharged direct injection gasoline, manages to achieve a remarkable synthesis between performance (240 Nm from 1 400 rpm and 115 kW at 5 800) and consumption (6, 9 l/100 km, CO2 emissions of 159 g / km with manual transmission). From 2010 will also be available in conjunction with a new 6-speed sequential automatic transmission. 2.0-liter HDi FAP 120 kW (163 hp) BVM6: launched this year, with a capacity of 1 997 cm3 develops a maximum power reaches 120 kW at 3 750 rpm and a generous maximum torque of 340 Nm at 2 000 g / min. To obtain these benefits, has a combustion chamber of a new generation of type ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System), a variable geometry turbocharger with low inertia, a high pressure pump that can reach 2 000 bar in the common policy, or solenoid injectors eight holes. The engine allows you to fully exploit the driving behavior RCZ limiting consumption to just 5.4 l/100 km for the combined cycle CO2 emissions of 139 g / km.