The wraps are slowly...
The wraps are slowly coming off Rolls-Royce"s new luxury car! The company has confirmed more details about the production version of the 200EX concept, which was recently revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.
Here"s another French...
Here"s another French flier which is coming soon ò€“ Peugeotò€™s 308 RC Z is getting closer to showrooms, too!
And Auto Express has learned more about the new model, which could do for the Lion-badged brand what the TT did for Audi.
Making its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September ò€“ two years after the original concept wowed visitors ò€“ the 308 RC Z will get the same canopy-style glass area and dramatic roofline.
Insiders say engineers have managed to overcome problems integrating heating elements into such a large expanse of rear glass, allowing all parts of the design to remain unchanged ò€“ including the trademark central ò€˜bubbleò€™. Theyò€™ve also managed to fit an internal rear view mirror, too.
As well as looking good, the RC Z will pack a mighty punch, with a range-topping version that boasts the same 218bhp 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine as the original concept.
The MINI Cooper JCW-derived engine should rocket the coupé from 0-60mph in seven seconds and on to 150mph. The new model will also be available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine.Ò
To keep demand high, bosses at the firm have decided to deliberately bring only a very small number of models to the UK, so get your order in quick ò€“ sales start in early 2010. A price tag of around Ò£20,000 is expected.