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2007 Geneva Auto Show: From 908 RC to Le Mans

Peugeot 908 RC - Scott Jacobs

Last fall Peugeot showed the beautifully butch 908 RC concept in Paris. It got a lot of attention there. And when we saw the car again in Geneva today, it still looked slick.

Peugeot 908 RC - Scott Jacobs

The RC was sort of a way for Peugeot to play around with styling, but the real purpose of this rear-engine, tubular-framed sedan was to show off the company's prized 5.5-liter turbodiesel V12 -- in an elegant manner.

  Peugeot turbodiesel V12 - Scott Jacobs

Rated for 700 hp and 885 lb-ft of torque, this engine was always destined for the Le Mans series, and Peugeot had the racecar, known as the 908 HDi FAP, on display at the Palexpo.

Peugeot 908 HDi FAP - Scott Jacobs

It will suit up for this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. --Erin Riches, Senior Content Editor

Peugeot 908 HDi FAP - Scott Jacobs

Peugeot 908 RC - Scott Jacobs

Peugeot 908 RC - Scott Jacobs

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