PEUGEOT 207 · RC · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2009

Production version RC of auto models 207 was started in 2007 by Peugeot, and closed in 2009. This automobile has three doors, the body is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4 meters, that can seat 5 people in sum.

«207 RC» car with a 5-speed manual transmission is connected to the front wheels. This auto can speed up for 7.1 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 220 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «direct injection system», which produce a peak output of 175 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 50 l of petrol, therefore when average fuel consumption is 7.2 l per 100 km (5.5 l on the highway, 9.9 liters in the city), that allows to go roughly 695 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 283 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 249 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, » and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/45R17.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Peugeot 207 received the maximal number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe car. Furthermore to passive safety features (driver, head/curtain, side, passenger airbags), it is also has dynamic safety features such as EBD, ESP, Brake assistant, ABS, Traction control.