For all the tuning fans this might be some interesting news as the RDX Racedesign unveiled its aerodynamic kit for the little
Peugeot 206CC. The German tuner’s kit consists in: side sills, rear skirt, apertures for the exhaust system, grilles for air intakes in various versions but also Audi S6 daytime running lights, everything at a price of EUR 615,56. And of course, all the parts have TÜV-approval and they do not need to be registered
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The well known Peugeot 207 was launched exactly 2 years ago, in spring 2006 and due to the great success in only two years it reached great sales exceeding its objective by more than 20,000 units, to 521,000 vehicles.
According to Peugeot the car is currently the leader of the B segment across Europe. For all of you who don’t know, the B segment represents almost a third of the European auto market and is one of the most competitive segment.
For the 2008 the French manufacturer said that its main objectives are to keep offering the costumers the same quality of the cars. The 207 model is offered in a wide range from coupe cabriolet to sport vans, this fact being the main contributor at the 207 success.
Peugeot, the French car manufacturer, announced that is planning to develop a hybrid diesel car which will be used to compete in the 2009 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race. These news were revealed by Peugeot’s new Ceo, Mr. Jean-Philippe Collin so things are already established and set to go. According to the CEO the new diesel engine will be mounted on the existing 908 chassis and the tests with the new car will begin at the end of this year.
Although the car will be still in testing there are some small chances so that racing in November at the famous chinese endurance race ACO 1,000km Challenge in Shanghai.
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Peugeot is working on a replacement for the current 607. Peugeot will inspire the 608’s design from the 908RC concept car’s shown at 2006 Paris Auto Show. The frontal shape of the 908 should give you some ideas of the new Peugeot 608. The 608 will be developed from the Citroen C6 platform. It will debut at this year’s Paris Motor Show.
The 607 is suffering from a deficit of notoriety and also from a lack of top-of-the-range motorizations. The new top-of-the-range from the french carmaker will use a lengthened platform of 407 and should also have the same traveling trains.
The 608 will be slightly longer than the 607, but it will remain under the 5 m length bar. The design will be an evolution of the 607 following several themes presented in recent concept cars. The front design of the next 608 is not accurate but the side profile is representative of a subtle approximation to the 4-door coupe class pioneered by Mercedes in the CLS model.
The gasoline versions will be animated by a 2.2 engine with 16 valves and 163bhp and the V6 with 215bhp. A revised version of the 2.7 HDi V6 will also make an appearance but with power boosted above the current 200bhp as well as an all new petrol V6. You can also expect an AWD model. The diesel engines will be: a 2.2 HDI biturbo delivering 170 hp and a V6 HDI with an output of 207 hp. There is also a possibility that Peugeot will add a V8 engine under the hood of this car. The car will feature a six-speed automatic transmission.
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Peugeot has launched a range of ‘Sports’ accessories for the 207 Van, which customers can use to personalise their van.
The range of accessories cover everything from an iPod docking kit to a full body kit, 17” alloy wheels, or an exterior stripe kit. All accessories can be fitted at any Peugeot dealer or by a competent owner. The ‘Sports’ accessories range consists of the following items:
- Sports Front Bumper Conversion kit £430.13
- Fog Lamps £92.57
- ‘SP’ Body Kit (inc mesh radiator grille) £989.68
- ‘RC’ Stripe Kit £180.79
- Four x 17” Alloy Wheels excluding tyres £579.08
- Sports Gear Knob £41.80
- Sports Handbrake Lever £32.71
- Sports Exhaust Kit £112.12
- iPod Docking Kit £180.62
- Stainless Steel Sill Guards £42.22
- Bluetooth Kit £158.71
- Sports Interior Trim – Air vent trims £6.24
- Centre fascia trim £10.81
- Centre console trims £10.05
Peugeot will launch the 3008 SUV in 2010. It will come to compete with models like Ford Kuga, Nissan Qashqai and Volkswagen Tiguan.
It’s design will be inspired by its big brother, the 4007. The 3008 will be offered in five and seven-seat configurations, with the latter featuring a third row of fold-flat chairs.
Customers will also be able to choose between two and four-wheel-drive versions, with base models front-drive only, to keep emissions and fuel consumption as low as possible.
The future SUV will be offered with a mix of 1.6-litre turbo petrol and diesel engines.
Peugeot will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the 308 SW, first shown as a concept version in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 307 SW is a unique and original concept which combines a number of strengths such as driving enjoyment, onboard comfort and convenience, comprehensive equipment levels and good load carrying abilities.
The 308 SW is available with a wide choice of modern, high performance, economical and environmentally-friendly power trains.
Eleven are on offer in total, to meet the requirements of the widest possible customer base. Five petrol engines, from 70 to
95 to 175 bhp including a “BioFlex” option and three HDi diesel engines, including two which are fitted as standard with a Diesel Particle Filter System (FAP). They are available with either a five speed manual gearbox, four speed automatic or an all new 6 speed manual gearbox.
The 308 SW range, which will differ between individual countries, will consist of five trim levels between now and the summer of 2008. The entry level will, however, take the place of the “Estate” version of the 307 range. It will be fitted with a traditional steel roof and a folding rear bench seat, and will be aimed at customers mainly in search of an accessible vehicle with lots of space.
Finally, available in ten exterior colours, several different interior trims combined with either cloth or leather based interiors, the 308 SW range will have a version to appeal to the most demanding customers.
Press release after the jump.
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Peugeot will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show the 308 GT THP, a model powered by a 1.6 liter turbo-charged THP 175 bhp petrol engine, previously found in the 207 GTi THP 175. The engine will be mated by a new 6-speed manual gearbox.
Designed in co-operation with the BMW Group, the 1.6 liter turbo-charged petrol engine develops a maximum power of 175 bhp at 6000 rpm but is characterised mainly by its generous torque output. With a maximum torque output of 180 lb ft (or 195 lb ft with overboost) at only 1600 rpm, the engine provides excellent in-gear acceleration and levels of driveability normally associated with a larger capacity engine.
The 308 GT THP will go on sale starting April.
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The Peugeot 3008 SUV was supposed to be a secret until the end of 2009. But AutoExpress caught it testing in winter conditions. The 3008 SUV will join the range below the Mitsubishi-derived 4007 and will come to compete with models like the Nissan Qashqai and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 3008 SUV’s design will be inspired by the 308 RC Z Concept unveiled last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The SUV is internally known as the T8. It will be offered in both five and seven-seat configurations, with the latter featuring a third row of fold-flat chairs. Customers will also be able to choose between two and four-wheel drive on both models.
The SUV will borrow the engine line-up from the 308 line-up. These will include the turbocharged 1.6-litre seen in the 207 supermini, and shared with the new MINI line-up. Diesel models look set to account for the majority of sales, though, and the newcomer is likely to be offered with a choice of 1.6 and 2.0-litre HDi oil-burners.
Sales will start at the beginning of 2010.
The new Peugeot 407 Coupe Bellagio is a new derivative in the range that beautifully combines performance, impressive green credentials and a high standard of specification and equipment.
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