Peugeot 908 RC

The Peugeot 908 RC owes its name to its fantastic mechanics: the Peugeot V12 HDi FAP, which will host the 908 competition from 2007 initials "RC", referring to the sports range, also refers to the RC concept cars.  and RC appeared in 2002, whose architecture served as an inspiration in the design of this innovative project. The original idea was to create a limousine with its four occupants unprecedented driving sensations, while displaying a very dynamic style. A car, uncompromising, combining sport, comfort, luxury and environment. In short, offer an exclusive four-door awakening all the senses of its observers as vehicle passengers.
The 908 RC is powered by the HDi FAP diesel engine designed to participate in the program "Le Mans Series" in 2007. This twelve-cylinder V, with a displacement of 5.5 liters, generates performance unprecedented for a diesel engine, with a maximum power greater than 515 kilowatts and above all, an exceptional torque in excess of 1200 Nm with an open angle at 100 ° V, its center of gravity is lowered to the maximum. Two particulate filters guarantee a vehicle operation preserving the environment, are located at the end of each exhaust lines.
The originality of the 908 RC is the willingness of the mechanical compacting its location in the center position and back section. Similarly, the sequential gearbox controlled six-speed, specially adapted to withstand the phenomenal torque, is extremely compact and is, logically, its place under the engine. This positioning of the powertrain has helped establish a safe good countenance, located behind the axis of the wheels, without compromising the generous living space. This architecture also puts an advanced driving position that maximizes the enjoyment to the driver and passengers.
Architecture creates a particularly low profile, with a very collected before and therefore proportions conducive to elegant and sporty style. Firmly on sculptural aluminum wheels, generously sized (20'' front, 21'' at the rear) and composed of twenty rays, the whole is marked by a large feline that expresses the " snout "to the tip of the rear lights. More than ever, the emblem of the brand has helped shape the expressiveness of the 908 RC.
At the front, the lion genes seem to emanate from each detail, starting with the great personality coming off its lights. If the lighting functions are provided by the presence of LED, it is mainly the treatment of internal elements that adopts such a bright look, thanks to the presence of a crystal cut in the manner of a gemstone where the design emerges from a pupil. The hood is directly inspired by the head of a cat, splitting into two "lips" of units and others of the "dimple" Central, highlighted by a chrome piece. At the top of it, as a "truffle", takes place the logo of the brand.
Whole body is particularly worked up to get rid of door handles to provide surfaces of great simplicity, high purity and play with maximum reflections that highlight each part. Melted in the shapely forms of "hips" pronounced the car, tail lights, lighted including LEDs, incorporate a polished aluminum insert evoking the shape of a powerful claw. Sporty rear lines structure the shape of the air diffuser, highlighted by a chrome ring and supported visually on each side by twin exhaust pipes.
The atmosphere aboard the 908 RC is the core of attention of its creators. By advanced passenger arising from its architecture, and with its huge glass area of ​​3 m2, occupants are truly at one with the road and scenery encountered. Thus, the particular shape of a gigantic windshield she clears up the field of view (as in RC concepts). Windshield back well above the driver at the pillar where the glazed roof begins. This allows both front and rear passengers, a life in harmony with the exterior. Incomparable brightness and visibility, combined with a generous living space with four independent seats, help to create an unconventional atmosphere.
The interior style is fluid, air, with technologies for the clean lines and comfort. All vehicle functions (radio, MP3 player, navigation, four-zone air conditioning, ...) are thus easily controlled from a widescreen touch control. This HMI (Human / Machine Interface) is also available to rear passengers, thanks to the media positioned on the center console between the two seats screen. The noble materials and the high quality finish help to make the atmosphere of the 908 RC as luxurious and timeless. Interior with dark oak surrounds, integral amethyst gray leather jacket, polished aluminum inserts, touches of chrome, Bell & Ross watch: all combine to move the tactile sensations, visual as qu'olfactives. Convenience is not better, as many arrangements, in addition to the large refrigerated glove box are built in against the door, as well as front and rear consoles. Thus adorned, the interior of the 908 RC is a true invitation to travel.
In the great tradition of Peugeot concept cars, the 908 RC is a unique model designed in the cave Design Center. Its structure is made of carbon composite prepreg and polymerized under vacuum autoclave aluminum honeycomb. The monocoque incorporates in its rear portion a cradle composed of a tubular structure in which the mechanical components and suspension. The suspension consists of double wishbones suspension pivot decoupled, front and rear, taken from the organ bank 407. Braking is via four-piece discs carbon ceramic composite to reduce weight and improve thermal efficiency. The wheels are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 255/35 R20 front and 285/30 R21 at the rear.
The aerodynamics of the car has been especially tailored to achieve an excellent Scx measured at 0.556. The air flows have been studied in a wind tunnel, in order to optimize performance and fuel consumption of the vehicle, while ensuring the necessary cooling to the powertrain. The front air uptake, into two parts, cools both radiators. It also promotes the aerodynamic balance with an internal flow, the extraction is carried out through the fins, black anodized aluminum, upstream of the front wheels. The engine air capture is carried out through vents located at the rear quarter of amount. Each of the exchangers of two turbochargers draws air in the rear wheel, and then is extracted by visible behind fins thereof. The tailgate conceals a mobile spoiler that deploys at the request of the driver, to add, if necessary, support the rear axle. The flat bottom and the diffuser part in the efficiency of the assembly.

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