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With a strong tradition of "vehicles for pleasure" and nearly 200 years of industrial adventure, Peugeot is today launching a "Limited Edition" of the RCZ, reserved for its first 200 European customers.

Much more than a dream which has become a reality, the RCZ has been designed as an exclusive "custom" vehicle aimed at particularly discerning and demanding buyers. The 200 examples of the "Limited Edition" version of Peugeot's compact coupe can already be pre-ordered at the Frankfurt show or in the network; contact is also possible on Peugeot's Internet site. An edition numbered from 1 to 200 with a specific and top of the range product content.

Equipped with a 1.6-litre THP 115 kW (156 bhp) petrol engine coupled to a 6-speed gearbox, this numbered edition of the RCZ gives a first glimpse of the new pearlescent white paintwork.

This livery provides a sharp contrast with the roof, covered with real carbon, as are the mirror shells that coordinate with the gloss black of the bumper grille and the brake calipers, the smoked chrome of the wheel arches and the matte black of the 19'' wheels. The interior is finished with top of the range Nappa black leather upholstery.

Finally, the "Limited Edition" RCZ comes very well equipped with equipment such as the WIP COM 3D (and the Peugeot Emergency service), the Vision Pack (directional bi-Xenon headlamps, headlamp wash, etc.), the Nappa Leather Pack (heated electric leather seats, over-mats, etc.), the Easy Motion Pack (front and rear parking assistance, etc.), the alarm, etc. The "Limited Edition" RCZ is available in France at a price of 35,500 euros and will be delivered in spring 2010, when the new car is launched.

A snippet of history

Two hundred examples of this limited edition will be produced. This is a reference to Peugeot's 200-year industrial history, which will be celebrated in 2010.
Frankfurt 2009: Peugeot RCZ Limited Edition
Press Release

In September 2007, at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Peugeot unveiled a concept car which was the talk of the show: the 308 RCZ. The exceptional levels of interest expressed at the show convinced Peugeot that they had to turn this concept car into a commercial reality. However, in doing so, the transformation from dream to reality would require real determination, daring and a lot of inventiveness.

Peugeot’s stylists and engineers worked together to ensure that the final production vehicle was fully in keeping with the expectations created by the exterior styling of the concept car.

The first wish had always been to keep the purity of the original concept’s styling, but also to ensure that the car would drive as well as it looks. In fact, some very ambitious targets were set in terms of driving dynamics and build quality, in order to give the car its own extremely strong identity.

The objective behind this compact 2+2 Coupé is for it to become an exclusive vehicle, full of emotion, aimed at enthusiasts who are particularly discerning with regards to driving enjoyment.

The choice of the name, RCZ, symbolises this special and unique position within the Peugeot range, as it is the first car which does not use the usual zero or double zero numbering system.

The RCZ, therefore, becomes an illustration of all of Peugeot’s key values; values which move with the times but are still pure and always in keeping with today.

The final challenge faced by the project team was to complete the development of this new vehicle in a particularly short period of time. This was achieved as, just two years after the concept car was first shown, the RCZ will be revealed for the first time to the public in its final form at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

The RCZ will go on sale in Spring 2010.