| The star of the IAA Show on the
Peugeot stand was the new Peugeot 407 Coupé, designed as a genuine
four seater grand tourer and is the latest in a long line of elegant Peugeot
coupés. The new 407 Coupé will top the 407 range which has
already seen worldwide sales of over 300,000 vehicles in little over a
year.
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The car comes with a choice of three engine: a 2.2-litre 160bhp 16-valve
petrol, a 2.7-litre 205bhp V6 24-valve HDi Diesel with Particulate Emission
Filter and a 3.0-litre 211bhp V6 24-valve petrol. Like all 407s the Coupé
has as standard a comprehensive active safety specification including:
ABS, ESP, EBFD, ASR, seven airbags and active front head restraints.
With the 20Cup concept, Peugeot will tease visitors with a glimpse into
the future. Designed by the Peugeot Style Centre the 20Cup reveals a number
of technological advances that will feature in future models in years
to come.
This sporty three wheel roadster shown in two examples on the stand but
only differentiated by colour comes equipped with Peugeot’s new
sporting credentials. Combining the world of the motor car and motor cycle
to stunning effect, the 20Cup reveals a dynamic architecture with a single
rear wheel and a two seater cockpit.
Confirming its presence in high level motor sport, Peugeot recently announced
its commitment to competition via the Le Mans Endurance Series. The 20Cup
in a more conventional form, but drawing much of its inspiration from
the vehicle exhibited at the show, will be Peugeot’s basis for the
development of a presence on the racing circuit.
The 20Cup is powered by a new petrol engine, the first example from the
cooperation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the BMW Group. This engine,
which features a range of highly innovative technical advances, develops
a power output of 125kW (170bhp) with a maximum torque of 240Nm. A sequential
6-speed manual gearbox is controlled by means of paddles under the steering
wheel.
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