Peugeot 908 RC explained

Peugeot 908 RC
Manufacturer:Peugeot
Production:2006 (concept car)
Body Style:4-door sedan
4/5 seats
Layout:Transverse rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine:5.5L PSA HDi V12 HDi (twin turbo diesel)
Transmission:6-speed (electronically controlled sequential)
Wheelbase:31501NaN1
Length:51231NaN1
Width:19351NaN1 (?)
Height:13701NaN1
Sp:uk

The Peugeot 908 RC was a concept car that was produced by the French car manufacturer Peugeot, and was first shown to the public 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 powered by the 5.5L V12 HDi diesel, taken from the 908 HDi FAP, that was installed centrally and transversally,[3] producing 7000NaN0, 12000NaN0 torque and with a claimed top speed of 1861NaN1.[4] The 908 RC was fitted with a six-speed sequential gearbox, with power to the rear wheels.[5]

The 908 RC sat on a long 3150mm wheelbase, had a length of 5123mm, and was 1370mm high. The suspension was front and rear drop link with double wishbone suspension, while the brakes were carbon ceramic discs, made by Brembo.[6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris 2006: Peugeot 908 RC Concept - UPDATED. autoblog.com. 11 August 2006. 29 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Peugeot 908 RC. ign.com. 17 August 2006. 17 February 2021.
  3. The 908 RC – The ultimate by Peugeot. August 2006. PDF. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070928120550/http://mediatheque.peugeot-pressepro.com/media/pdf/dossier/210/746/908RC_EN.pdf. 28 September 2007.
  4. Web site: McNamara. Phil. Peugeot 908 RC concept (2006): first official pictures. Car Magazine. 17 August 2014. 11 August 2006.
  5. Web site: Hardy. Sam. Peugeot 908 RC. Auto Express. 21 August 2014. 16 August 2006.
  6. Web site: Concepts that time forgot: the Peugeot 908 RC. topgear.com. 9 September 2020. 29 October 2020.
  7. Web site: 2006 Peugeot 908 RC Concept. supercars.net. 24 April 2016. 29 October 2020.