Performance Review: Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT - [2009]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Peugeot RCZ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2009. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2010 Hennessey Venom GT 6.2L V8 and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular Peugeot RCZ has a 1598cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The RCZ shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the RCZ's Front Wheel Drive, - combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1372 kgs (3024 lbs) this makes the Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT in the same weight category as the 2022 Koenigsegg CC850 4.9 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Peugeot RCZ shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1598cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 203 lb-ft (275.2 Nm) @ 1400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Peugeot RCZ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 Sportwagon (168.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Peugeot RCZ.

The Peugeot RCZ has a Power to weight ratio of 143.5 bhp per ton and 147.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2009 RCZ competing with the 2002 Alfa-Romeo 156 GTA 3.2 V6 Sportwagon (168.4 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V 182 Cup (168.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Peugeot RCZ generating around 147.9 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2009 Tesla Roadster Electric 248bhp (172.9 lb-ft per ton) or the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette C1 235 Convertible (172.8 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.9 secs, this made the Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT as fast as the 2013 BMW i3 0.6l Hybrid (7.60 secs) the 2011 Abarth 500C 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the 2011 Fiat Punto Evo Abarth 1.4 Turbo (7.60 secs) the or the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (7.60 secs). This Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT is also faster than the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (7.70 secs) the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Polo 1.8T GTi (7.70 secs) the 2005 Audi Q7 4.2 V8 (7.70 secs) the and the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt CZT 1.5 Turbo (7.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the RCZ and the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic

When talking about the performance of the Peugeot RCZ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.33 secs @ 89.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1970 Chevrolet Malibu 5.7 V8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (15.26 secs), the 1986 Lamborghini LM002 5.2 V12 (15.29 secs), and the 1953 Alfa-Romeo Disco Volante 1900 Touring Coupe (15.30 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2009 version of the Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2009 RCZ equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2009 Peugeot RCZ 1.6 THP 200 GT then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2009 RCZ Rivals List.

A Brief History of Peugeot

Car Comparison