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.
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Popular Peugeot 206 RC Mods by Level
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2 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:03.1 | Circuit Dreux | Medium | 05 Oct, 2021 | 13 Nov, 2025 | -1.87s | +3.11% | |||
| 1:22.7 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 11 Aug, 2020 | 22 Jul, 2022 | -2.19s | +2.73% | |||
| 1:54.4 | Circuito del Jarama | Medium | 11 Dec, 2022 | 28 Jan, 2024 | -1.97s | +1.80% | |||
| 1:54.0 | Circuit de Chenevières (3.5KM) | Stock | 29 Nov, 2017 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -1.75s | +1.61% | |||
| 2:16.3 | Adria International Raceway (Full) | Medium | 13 Sep, 2021 | 04 Dec, 2024 | -1.62s | +1.27% | |||
| 1:59.4 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Stock | 29 Aug, 2022 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -1.14s | +1.01% | |||
| 1:51.2 | Cremona Circuit (Pre 2024) | Medium | 08 Apr, 2019 | 23 Feb, 2025 | +0.08s | -0.08% | |||
| 2:19.0 | Snetterton Circuit (300) | Stock | 02 Apr, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +0.31s | -0.24% | |||
| 3:02.0 | Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) | Medium | 15 Mar, 2009 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +0.52s | -0.31% | |||
| 2:04.8 | Balaton Park Circuit | Race | 13 May, 2024 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +0.91s | -0.78% | |||
| 1:28.6 | Circuit d'Abbeville | Medium | 20 Jun, 2021 | 16 May, 2026 | +0.99s | -1.20% | |||
| 2:36.9 | Silverstone (GP) | Race | 24 Oct, 2021 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.09s | -1.42% | |||
| 59.0 | Brands Hatch Circuit (Indy Circuit CW) | Race | 26 Oct, 2018 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +1.06s | -1.96% | |||
| 2:04.9 | MotorPark România (CW) | Medium | 14 Oct, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.32s | -2.86% | |||
| 1:20.2 | Dragon Race Track - Kaloyanovo (CW) | Stock | 13 Oct, 2015 | 03 Jan, 2024 | +2.25s | -2.98% | |||
| 1:11.0 | Circuit de Croix-en-Ternois | Medium | 14 Jul, 2019 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +2.07s | -3.14% | |||
| 2:05.0 | Red Bull Ring | Stock | 29 Oct, 2017 | 20 Feb, 2022 | +8.15s | -7.17% | |||
| 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 | — | — |
Top Modified 206 RC
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 (w/A052) | Pablo Burela | Medium | 177 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 205/40/17 | +2.72s |
| 2003 (w/A052) | Antonio Labate | Medium | 177 | 200 ADVAN A052 | 205/40/17 | +4.59s |
| 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 (w/PilotExa) | James Wilson | Race | — | 240 Pilot Exalto PE2 | — | +12.8s |
| 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 | — |