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New 2012 Peugeot 308 SW

2012 Peugeot 308 SW (station wagon) will be presented next month at the Geneva Motor Show, is also available along with two other forms of body 308 series, including a hatchback and coupe-cabriolet CC. It got a new face that gently delivers the latest stylistic codes Peugeot.

Peugeot in the 2011 model with some subtle styling changes, the revised powertrains and the introduction of efficient hybrid micro-HDI-E variant, with CO2 emissions under 100g/km.

Thus, other technological elegance, as evidenced by the presence of LED lamps with fiberglass. Dynamics and emotions are present, as always, in 308 genes, especially the more assertive look with xenon headlamps with titanium-colored masks and GTI hatchback with an exclusive design.

New proposals alloy wheels, new logos and marks a change in the lining of some models, the whole outer man.
Interior revisions come in the form of new colors and materials available to seat covers and dashboard. Without going into details, Peugeot said that the weight reduced by an average of 25 kilograms or 55 pounds on board. Other improvements include facilities for 16-inch wheels on ultra-low rolling resistance in some models and optimization of available diesel and petrol options.
2012 Peugeot 308 has become a benchmark in eco-efficiency. Actual route 508, the new Peugeot 308 is equipped with innovative e-HDI micro-hybrid technology, the latest generation Stop & Start, 1.6 HDi FAP 112 hp Euro 5 engines. This offer is the "entry level" engine is available with semi-automatic and manual transmissions, the first full-speed manual gearbox for optimum driving pleasure.


At the beginning of four petrol and four diesel engines will be available.
4 Euro 5 petrol engines:

* 1.4 liter VTi 98 bhp with a 5-speed manual gearbox
* 1.6 liter VTi 120 bhp engine with 5-speed manual or automatic transmission;
* 1.6 THP 156 kW with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission;
* 1.6 THP 200 bhp 6-speed transmission (exclusive to the version of the GTI).

4 Euro 5 diesel engines:

* 1.6 HDi 92 bhp with a 5-speed gearbox;
1.6 l HDi FAP 112-E * Section 6-speed manual gearbox or an electronically controlled manual gearbox;
* 2.0 HDi FAP 150 pcs 6-speed manual transmission;
* 2.0 HDi FAP 163 bhp with an automatic gearbox or 6-speed (only 308 of the Criminal Code).

New Concept Car Peugeot RC

Peugeot has unveiled a hybrid concept car called the Peugeot RC Concept Car.

The cool RC concept car is the first vehicle designed by Peugeot's new design boss Jerome Gallix and will debut at October's Paris motor show with design cues that will first feature on the all-new 408 large car due in 2010.

Peugeot's Lion badge has been supersized for the sleek-looking RC concept, a four-door GT coupe that joins the likes of the VW Passat CC and forthcoming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide in mimicking the Mercedes-Benz CLS.

The Cool RC Concept Car evolves styling of previous Peugeot concepts - 2002's RC Spade and RC Diamond, and 2006's 908 RC - as well as using the two capital letters that signify the company's sports models in mainland Europe (instead of GTI as in markets such as Australia and UK).

A toned-down version of the new, four-seat RC's aggressive-looking front end is set to form the French brand's new corporate face, replacing the gaping-grille design first introduced on Peugeot production models with the 2004 407.

The rear-three-quarter view of the RC - called the ‘RC...' by Peugeot because it will adopt a more complete name at its Paris unveiling - is also said to provide a strong clue to the appearance of the 407's replacement, the 408.


Peugeot is so far being vague about the RC's engine, saying only that it is a "highly innovative" hybrid system capable of generating a potential power output of 230kW yet only emitting 109 grams per kilometre of carbon dioxide (CO2). The car maker says the RC is also capable of zero emissions when running in electric mode.

Peugeot has previously used the 307CC Hybride concept to preview a diesel-electric hybrid drivetrain the company said it planned to put into production by 2010.

New Peugeot BB1 - Strange but cool!

One of the more quirky cool concept cars at the Frankfurt Motor Show yesterday was the Peugeot BB1. The design brief for the BB1 was to provide maximum versatility, a compact size, manoeuvrability (3.5m turning circle) and good performance levels.




To achieve all this, the Peugeot teams faced a real challenge - accommodate four people in an overall length of just 2.5 metres. To meet this challenge, the design of the structure of the passenger compartment has drawn inspiration from two-wheeled vehicles in terms of the ergonomics and controls.


The driver controls the vehicle by adopting a novel driving position - more vertical than is usual. This is mainly made possible through the absence of foot pedals, as in a conventional car. Access to the vehicle is through the reverse opening doors, while the load area access is through an innovative tail board / tailgate design.

The interior can be transformed as required to offer a load volume of up to 160 litres (with four occupants), or 855 litres (with just one person in the car). The style of the vehicle includes a large glazed frontal surface area, low door waistline and extended wheel arches. It's fitted with two electric motors mounted in the rear wheels, designed in association with Michelin.

They produce a maximum power output of 20hp per motor, with a 0 to 19 mph time of 2.8 seconds. Two lithium-ion battery packs supplying energy to the respective electric motors located under the right and left-hand rear seats, with a comfortable range of 75 miles.

New Peugeot SR1 Concept Car - Pictures and Video

Showcasing the cool Peugeot SR1 concept car with pictures and video. This cool looking Peugeot will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this March, a new concept car which will be the first to bare the redesigned lion logo.





This cool Peugeot SR1 Concept Car is an all-wheel-drive turbo hybrid that has a mean 313 horsepower whilst delivering great fuel consumption of 48 mpg. The Peugeot SR1 will be powered by Peugeot’s HYbrid4 Technology, a combination of a 1.6L turbo diesel engine for the front axle and a 95 hp electric motor on the rear end.






The first color photo of a car... I'm astonished

This photo, from 1907, was probably the first color photo of a car. It was photographed by Jean-Baptiste Tournassoud using the Autochrome Lumiar process. The Lumière brothers patented the process in 1903 and was the most used for color photographic records until the mid 30's. The car seems to be a picture of Peugeot 116.

From the archives of Nik, http://carrosantigos.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/a-primeira-foto-colorida-de-um-carro/ Nik finds the coolest stuff!

Rare and unusual cool vehicles

1899 Hautier

1908 Delaunay Belleville Tourer

1911 Aberdonia Park Royal Landau

1912 Opel Coupe Special "The Egg"
1913 Peugeot Type 150 labourdette

1935 Auburn 851 Supercharged speedster

1937 Adler Autobahn

1939 Pontiac transparent exhibit for the marvels of the new invention "Acrylic"

1944 Minneapolis Moline Udxl prototype jeep for us military contract proposal

1948 Jp Wimille

1951 Ghia Exner Bugatti Type 101

1955 Cadillac Viewmaster

1958 Jeep FC van prototype

1960 Cadillac wagon

1966 Pontiac Gran Prix prototype pickup

Peugeot has quietly revealed its 3008 crossover SUV in Europe


New systems include head-up display and distance alert functions. Bi-xenon head lights, parking assistance, cruise control, tyre pressure monitor and a full range of telematics and in-car entertainment options are also provided.

Safety equipment includes six airbags and Isofix child seat mountings for the two outer rear seats.

Suspension is via a McPherson-like arrangement at the front and a rear torsion beam - both linked to anti-roll bars.

Engines on offer for the European market include a 1.6-litre THP petrol engine and a new 2.0-litre HDI turbodiesel engine.

Peugeot SA has said that, should the 3008 be offered in South Africa, it will become available here from the first quarter of 2010.
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Mitsubishi to supply i Miev EV to Peugeot starting in 2010


The i MiEV system is based on the concept of a plug-in electric vehicle that's powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Mitsubishi's own version, said to have a range of about 160km (100 miles) when fully charged, will debut in Japan this summer.


As part of its Step Up 2010 plan, Mitsubishi Motors is going to be supplying electric-powered vehicles to the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group from as early as 2010. The cars will be based on Mitsubishi's i MiEV (In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle) passenger car product line. As many as 10,000 units a year could find their way into the PSA lot by 2011.


PSA wants to move quickly on the electric vehicle deal since the French government is giving subsidies of up to €5,000 and tax breaks to people who purchase electric cars. The deal would be on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis. Speculated pricing for the i MiEV in Japan is about 2 million Yen (€16,000).

Meanwhile Japanese rival Nissan is busy developing its own electric cars alongside France's second-biggest, the Renault SA Group.
via:World Car Fans



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Benzs.blogspot_ 5th Peugeot Design Competition Winner is Design Study RD


Following in second place came Turkish designer Emre Yazici with his rendition 'ego', ahead of Chinese entrant Lou Ke's 'OXO'. Also commended was Onur Güvenc from Germany with 'Rugir', which made it to the final round.


The first prize of 10,000 Euros and the accompanying trophy were presented to 25-year old Columbian designer Carlos Arturo Torres Tovar at a ceremony at the Paris Motor Show. His victorious entry, the Design Study 'RD', topped the polls with internet voters as highly as it impressed judges.


The 'RD' will now take shape as a 1:1 scale design study to be shown at April's Shanghai Motor Show 2009, bringing this year's competition appropriately back to the country where things kicked off earlier this year.


Peugeot have announced the winning design for their fifth design competition, this year the brief requesting a vehicle undoubtedly Peugeot for the megacities of the future.




Source:World Car Fans



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Peugeot 207... 206 Is Called In Brazil


Independency is always a good thing, right? When it comes to the automotive world, not always, as most projects in emerging countries demonstrate so clearly. Besides the Brazilian Chevrolet Vectra, also known as Astra Sedan in Europe, the last example is the Peugeot 207 Brasil.

If you pay careful attention to it, you’ll see it is nothing more than a 206 with 207 details, such as headlights, what has been the main reason for the name the car has received from specialised journalists in Brazil: 206 and a half. Anyway, Peugeot has counted on Christian Streiff, world CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën, and Jean Philippe Collin, world CEO for Peugeot, to start the car production. Shakespeare would have called it “too much ado for nothing”.

On the occasion, 207 Brasil has been presented as the first model fully developed in the South American country, what is not quite correct: since the car is almost entirely based on the 206 apart from minor details, it remains as a French project (and the independency we have mentioned0 before proves to be not as independent as it should). As there is nothing Brazilian Peugeot engineers should be really proud of (since they are capable of so much more than this), Brazilian consumers would certainly rather have the real 207, which is sold in Europe.

Instead of presenting the car as a real engineering achievement, Peugeot should have confessed the car was created in order to renew its best selling model with minimum investments (though the company may claim to have invested a lot of money on this facelift). Incredibly, it will be sold in Brazil for a higher price than the real 207: although no prices have been released so far, we could bet they will be around R$ 40,000 for the cheapest version, or something like € 15,000. The cheapest 207 costs € 12,800 in France. Besides the hatchback, there will be also a station wagon (207 Brazil SW) and a sedan (207 Brasil Passion) version of the car, although the sedan, based on the version sold in Iran, has not been shown so far.
Source: Peugeot