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The Future of RWD Sedans? If so . . .

Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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The Future of RWD Sedans? If so . . .

I like it!

The Peugeot RC has a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder in the back driving the rear wheels with 218 hp and 206 lb-ft of torque, while additional propulsion comes from a 70 kW electric motor situated between the front wheels. This way, the RC can operate in either rear-, front- or all-wheel-drive modes. That means it can also operate using internal combustion, electric only or blended modes, respectively. The 3,141-lb four-door coupe accelerates from 0-62 mph in just four seconds when both gasoline and electricity are flowing. The electrons are stored in a lithium-ion battery pack of indeterminate size, but having the electric motor at the front instead of the rear axle means that more kinetic energy can be recaptured through regenerative braking. According to Peugeot, the RC can get 52.3 mpg and output CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km. It's a trick system for sure, but there's no word on whether it's ever going to be produced.


http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/03/p...gets-52-3-mpg/
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Thats pretty cool, both the body shape and the tech idea. i still think electric hybrids are just a temporary solution though...

also, they body sort of reminds me of the XJ220

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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sweet!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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The windshield/roof area reminds me of the McLaren F1 minus the air intake scoop.
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Old Oct 6, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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I'll take one!
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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That is simply stunning. Best lookin' car Peugot has EVER done, IMHO.

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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Wow, that car is looooooong....

Too much overhang in the front for me, but very stylin'.
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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Wow, that car is looooooong....
Well as that can be impressive, it isn't always practical.
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