Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Peugeot at the Geneva Motor Show 2011

The upcoming 2011 Geneva Motor Show (3-13 March) is an excellent opportunity for Peugeot to launch world premiere of the new 308. But the coupe also will be presented RCZ nell'inedita special version called "Asphalt," which will be joined in the booth Leone crossover hybrid-diesel by 3008 and by the newly HYbrid4 508, marketed in Europe starting this month.

But the Swiss event for the French company will be also the best opportunity to take a final (and very positive) for the year 2010. I just spent 12 months were indeed a milestone for the manufacturer of the Lion, as well as having celebrated the bicentenary of its inception, Peugeot was able to establish a historical record in worldwide sales, an increase of 16.3% for to a total of 2,142.

000 units delivered. After nearly four years of honorable service and 900,000 units sold worldwide, at the Geneva Motor Show Peugeot 308 "refreshes" its appearance and enhancing its technology. Available in the hatchback, station wagon and CC (coupe-cabriolet with a retractable metal roof), the new 308 shows a new face characterized by unusual clusters with LED lights and the all-new air intake, more discreet and modern than the one it replaces.

News also face the color of the body, which now has eleven new livery, while the cockpit is a quantum leap with the adoption of new soft touch plastics, combined with new upholstery and interior trim. Compared to the previous edition, the 308 MY 2011 also becomes more efficient and frugal: the French engineers have in fact eased the media beyond the Alps a 25 kg, in addition to action on aerodynamics of the car which now says the best cx of 0.28.

As for the engine range, the new 308 proudly presents the brand new 1.6-liter diesel HDi FAP and 112-hp, equipped with Stop & Start system capacity under the House to issue the air only 98 g / km CO2. The rest of the supply of diesel engines is made known by the 1.6-liter HDi 92 bhp and the 2.0-liter HDi with 150 hp and 163 hp.

As regards the gasoline engines are the 1.4 liter VTi of 98 hp, the 1.6 VTi 120 hp and the supercharged 1.6-liter THP, available in steps of power from 156 hp and 200 hp. Another first for the French company will be represented by the special exhibition "Asphalt" dedicated to the original coupe RCZ.

This new version is immediately recognizable for the new-gray combined with a set of two-tone alloy wheels with less than 19 inches. The sporty exterior is echoed in the upscale cabin that earns the steering wheel and leather gear knob, aluminum sport pedals and seats shaped high-containment.

The "Asphalt" will be available exclusively with the turbocharged 1.6-liter THP engine capable of 200 hp and 275 Nm of torque available at 1700 rpm. This engine can push the RCZ up to a maximum speed of 237 km / h and triggering from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.5 seconds. Among the new "world" by Peugeot, there will be a very "sporty".

We are talking about the new 908, the racing car that has the ambitious goal to win the next league Intercontinental Cup and the Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans, scheduled on 11 and 12 June. The brand new 908 has been completely redesigned: it is the technical regulations, and is powered by the powerful V8 diesel HDi 3.7-liter engine, capable of a maximum power of 550 hp.

In the second half of 2011, Peugeot will launch on the market HYbrid4 3008, the first car in the world to take advantage of a diesel-hybrid scheme. The crossover French has in fact a 2.0-liter HDi diesel engine with 163 hp and a 37 hp electric motor that drive the rear wheels. Under this scheme, the 3008 can count on a four-wheel drive and a total power of 200 hp, with an average consumption of 3.8 l/100 km declared (99 g / km CO2), plus the ability to proceed even in single mode power, then without releasing harmful emissions.

To give due emphasis to this innovative car, the Peugeot will show Swiss HYbrid4 the 3008 Limited Edition, available in only 400 numbered copies, pearl white in color and with full two-tone leather upholstery, which can be booked on-line from 'Opening of the Exhibition. In addition to new models, the French will also present the innovative technology and micro-HDI-hybrid makes its debut on the latest on the new flagship 508 and 308.

The e-HDi coupled to the 1.6-liter HDi 112 hp a series of innovative technologies such as the energy recovery during braking, the Stop & Start device and a hybrid battery that allows in case of need to provide an extra energy when moving . The result translates into lower consumption of 15% in city driving, starts faster than 40% and an increase in total comfort thanks to the reduction of vibration and noise of the engine.

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