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Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup Race Car

 
Posted on 09.5.2011 19:00
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    Kirby
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    Peugeot  |  coupe  |  racing prototype  |  Peugeot RCZ  | Cars  | Car Reviews  | Peugeot In 2012, Peugeot will be organizing a one-make racing series with all teams fielding their very own race-prepped Peugeot RCZ.Despite it still being months and months away, the French automaker is getting started by introducing the RCZ racer that will compete in the RCZ Racing Cup.The race car is closely derived from the series, except for the fact that the all the interior amenities of the standard car were removed in favor of a more modest set-up that only includes racing seats and a roll cage, among other things. The bare interior contributes to a weight savings of 250 kg, even with the addition of new suspension dampers, AP Racing brakes.As for the engine, Peugeot worked closely with Magneti Marelli to fine-tune the car’s powertrain. With all the changes in tow, the RCZ Racing Cup Racer will still carry the same 1.6-liter THP engine but with an increased output of 250 horsepower - from 200 horsepower -  and 214 lb/ft of torque and mated to a SADEV six-speed paddle shift sequential transmission.Interested racing teams that are looking to enter the series will have to shell out