Peugeot 908 RC

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For the related prototype by Le Mans, see Peugeot 908 HDi FAP.
Peugeot 908 RC
Paris 2006 - Peugeot 908 RC.JPG
Overview
ManufacturerPeugeot
Production2006 (concept car)
Body and chassis
Body style4 door sedan
4/5 seats
LayoutTransverse rear mid-engine, rear wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine5.5L PSA HDi V12 HDi (twin turbo diesel)
Transmission6 speed (electronically controlled sequential)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,150 mm (124.0 in)
Length5,123 mm (201.7 in)
Width1,935 mm (76.2 in) (?)
Height1,370 mm (53.9 in)

The Peugeot 908 RC was a concept car that was produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot, and was first shown to the public in the autumn of 2006, at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.[1] The first official pictures of the 908 RC were released in August 2006.[2]

The 908 RC was a luxury four door limousine which was powered by the 5.5L V12 HDi diesel, which was from the 908 HDi FAP, that was installed centrally and transversally,[3] producing 700 bhp (522 kW; 710 PS), 1,200 N⋅m (885 lb⋅ft) torque and with a claimed top speed of 186 mph (299.3 km/h).[4] The 908 RC was fitted with a six speed sequential gearbox, with power to the rear wheels.[5]

The 908 RC sits a long 3,150 mm (124 in) wheelbase, has a length of 5,123 mm (201.7 in), and is 1,370 mm (54 in) high. The suspension is front and rear drop link with double wishbone suspension, the brakes are carbon ceramic discs which were made by Brembo.[6][7]

Gallery[]

  • 908 RC (rear view)

  • Interior

References[]

  1. ^ "Paris 2006: Peugeot 908 RC Concept - UPDATED". autoblog.com. 11 August 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Peugeot 908 RC". ign.com. 17 August 2006. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  3. ^ "The 908 RC – The ultimate by Peugeot" (PDF) (Press release). August 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2007.
  4. ^ McNamara, Phil (11 August 2006). "Peugeot 908 RC concept (2006): first official pictures". Car Magazine. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
  5. ^ Hardy, Sam (16 August 2006). "Peugeot 908 RC". Auto Express. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  6. ^ "Concepts that time forgot: the Peugeot 908 RC". topgear.com. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  7. ^ "2006 Peugeot 908 RC Concept". supercars.net. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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