Peugeot
206 RC
The Peugeot 206 RC: 0-60 in 7.1 s, 140 mph top speed, 177 hp.
Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Peugeot 206 RC 0-60?
The Peugeot 206 RC does 0-60 mph in 7.1 seconds.
What is the top speed of the Peugeot 206 RC?
The Peugeot 206 RC has a top speed of 140 mph.
How much horsepower does the Peugeot 206 RC have?
The Peugeot 206 RC produces 177 hp.
What is the fastest recorded lap for the Peugeot 206 RC?
The fastest recorded lap for the Peugeot 206 RC is 1:02.000 at Circuit de l'Auxois Sud CW.
Notes
The Peugeot 206 RC features EW10J4S 2.0-liter engine with variable valve timing producing 177 horsepower (130 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 149 lb-ft torque at 4,750 rpm through five-speed manual gearbox, achieving 0-62 mph in 7.4 seconds and 137 mph top speed. Designated 206 GTi 180 in UK market and 206 RC in European markets, introduced 2003 with 17-inch alloy wheels, racing bucket seats, and short-shift gear linkage with altered gearbox ratios.
Modified inlet and exhaust manifolds plus aggressive camshaft profiles enable high-revving naturally-aspirated performance in lightweight hot hatch platform, establishing Peugeot performance credentials in early 2000s super-mini segment. The 206 RC represents final evolution of successful 206 platform before transition to 207 generation, with enthusiast following for direct steering feel and engaging chassis dynamics despite front-wheel-drive torque steer characteristics under hard acceleration.
OEM Specs
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Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:16.3 | Adria International Raceway (Full) | Medium | 13 Sep, 2021 | 04 Dec, 2024 | -4.54s | +3.53% | |||
| 1:03.1 | Circuit Dreux | Medium | 05 Oct, 2021 | 13 Nov, 2025 | -1.64s | +2.72% | |||
| 1:22.7 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 11 Aug, 2020 | 22 Jul, 2022 | -2.06s | +2.56% | |||
| 1:54.4 | Circuito del Jarama | Medium | 11 Dec, 2022 | 28 Jan, 2024 | -1.89s | +1.72% | |||
| 1:54.0 | Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) | Stock | 29 Nov, 2017 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -1.39s | +1.27% | |||
| 1:59.4 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Stock | 29 Aug, 2022 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -1.29s | +1.13% | |||
| 1:51.2 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Medium | 08 Apr, 2019 | 23 Feb, 2025 | +0.11s | -0.11% | |||
| 2:19.0 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Stock | 02 Apr, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +0.34s | -0.26% | |||
| 3:02.0 | Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2009 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +1.25s | -0.73% | |||
| 2:04.8 | Balaton Park Circuit | Race | 13 May, 2024 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +1.5s | -1.27% | |||
| 2:36.9 | Silverstone (GP) | Race | 24 Oct, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.42s | -1.64% | |||
| 1:28.6 | Circuit d'Abbeville | Medium | 20 Jun, 2021 | 16 May, 2026 | +1.43s | -1.71% | |||
| 1:20.2 | Dragon Race Track - Kaloyanovo (CW) | Stock | 13 Oct, 2015 | 03 Jan, 2024 | +2.47s | -3.26% | |||
| 2:04.9 | MotorPark România (CW) | Medium | 14 Oct, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.05s | -3.48% | |||
| 1:11.0 | Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois | Medium | 14 Jul, 2019 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +2.37s | -3.58% | |||
| 2:05.0 | Red Bull Ring | Stock | 29 Oct, 2017 | 20 Feb, 2022 | +8.26s | -7.24% | |||
| 2:38.0 | Hungaroring | Stock | 28 Jun, 2017 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:02.0 | Circuit de l'Auxois Sud | Medium | 05 Sep, 2021 | 14 Nov, 2025 | — | — |
Modified Cars
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (w/A052) | Pablo Burela | Medium | 177 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 205/40/17 | +2.37s |
| 2003 (w/A052) | Antonio Labate | Medium | 177 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 205/40/17 | +3.39s |
| 2003 (Ben/AR1) | Ben 996TT | Medium | 177 | 100 AR-1 | 195/50/15 | +5.22s |
| 2003 | pmontynz | Medium | 177 | — | — | +8.1s |
| 2003 | Pirman Racing | Race | — | — | — | +8.13s |
| 2003 | James Wilson #234 | Race | 177 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 205/40/17 | +9.47s |
| 2003 | Lj Auto Services | Medium | — | 240 Pilot Exalto PE2 | — | +13.02s |
| 2003 (w/AS2) | French Tuning Austria | Stock | 177 | 240 AS-2+ | 205/40/17 | — |
| 2003 | corsagz | Stock | — | 240 Pilot Exalto PE2 | 205/40/17 | — |