RCZ R pre-orders exceed Peugeot's expectations

The RCZ R is making a buzz in the European market as the ultimate version from PeugeotPeugeotFrance, 1882 > present120 models
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has received 200 pre-orders in the first two weeks. The French brand had forecasted sales of 300 to 350 units of the 273hp RCZ R, but the early success may indicate that this number will be excedded.

The hottest version of the sports coupé is the most powerful road-going Peugeot in history and the RCZPeugeot RCZ 1.6 THP SportFrance, 2010 > present4 photos
drivers are willing to trade their cars for a more powerful and evocative model.

"The forecast was based on market analysis of equivalent cars. The RCZ R is really the missing piece in our jigsaw; it's a halo model with a powerful engine that our competitors have always had in their ranges. Sales are now expected to be significantly higher than expected,” referred a spokesman of Peugeot.

Although these are good news for Peugeot, the brand is not willing to overproduce it so  a limited number of demonstration models will be offered to dealerships. The French brand has no plans to limit the production of the RCZ R, but you might have to wait some time before you put your hands on your car.

The RCZ R will be produced at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria, alongside the RCZ.

Peugeot's ultimate sports car is already available to buy at a price starting at 29.900€. Power comes from a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine with 273hp that manage to take it up to 100km/h in just 5.9s.