2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

Following the launch in Paris of the Peugeot 908 in February, a diesel-hybrid version of the new car has now been unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show. After Gumpert Apollo Hybrid and Porsche GT3 Hybrid, Peugeot is the next one with hybrid race car in the Le Mans. Gorgeous looking and hell-fast Peugeot 908 Hybrid4 is here. After months of speculations and tests Peugeot finally confirmed that 2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car will be used in test for this year Len Mans on 24th April 2011. The newcomer has already been set ambitious targets for the 2011 season.

The new 2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car has been designed to comply with the latest endurance racing regulations and will play a major part in the Brand's 2011 environmental strategy. Indeed, the combination of driving excitement with environmentally-respectful performance of the very highest level is ingrained into the heart of the Peugeot brand identity. This commitment will now also be championed by the HYbrid4 technology which combines diesel and electric power, two areas in which the Brand has forged a solid reputation for excellence.

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

Peugeot’s regenerative breaking system will bring in boost of 80 hp and depend on lithium-ion batteries. This is similar to the first generation Zytek hybrid, utilizing a battery storage system instead of a flywheel-based unit which Porsche implemented in their race car 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Additional fuel saving will be achieved by using electric-only mode in the pit-lane, which is under ACO rules, and Peugeot 908 Hybrid4 will bank on it. Main power unit will be all-new 550-horsepower 3.7-liter V8 turbodiesel, backed up by a six-speed sequential gearbox.

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

The system employed by the 2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car recovers and stores the kinetic energy generated under braking, before feeding it back into the driveline during acceleration. Using this recovered energy in this way significantly improves the efficiency of the power-train.

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

The system provides a short power boost of 60kW (80hp) for a few seconds when it is activated. Recovered energy (500kJ between two braking phases) is stored in lithium-ion batteries before being automatically released to power the rear wheels under acceleration (there is no "push to pass" function). It will also be possible to run in electric only mode along the pit-lane and it is this mode that will be used for the car's homologation.

Beautiful hybrid car with powerful diesel engine. Unmistakable that is Peugeot. And another win for French car industry and their eco-friendly approcach to fast cars.

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car – Technical Data

Chassis: Carbon monocoque

Gearbox: Sequential, hydraulic, six forward speeds plus reverse

Internal combustion engine

- Diesel, V8 HDi FAP

- Cubic capacity: 3.7 literss

- Power: 550 horsepower

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

Hybrid system:

- Power: 60kW (80hp) During energy delivery phases only

Delivery of recovered energy:

- To the rear wheels;

- 500kJ between two braking phases;

- Energy stored in lithium-ion batteries;

- Automatic delivery of energy under acceleration (no "push to pass" function).

- It is also possible to use the electric mode only along the pit lane.

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

Dimensions:

- Length: 4,640mm

- Width: 2,000mm

- Wheelbase: 2,950mm

- Height: 1,030mm

- Weight: 900kg

2012 Peugeot Sports Cars 908 Hybrid4 Race Car

2010 Peugeot 107 Millesim 200

The special edition version of the 107 is based on the current Urban Plus model but benefits from a range of extra standard equipment including 14-inch alloy wheels, air-conditioning, rev counter, special code blue seat trim, blue air vent surrounds, blue instrument binnacle and unique Millesim 200 badging. The Peugeot 107 is city car, it is the third Peugeot model in the UK after the 207 and 308 to be offered with in a ‘Millesim 200′ edition as part of the company’s 200 year celebrations.

According to the news, the 107 Millesim range goes on sale in Britain this month with prices starting from £9,545 on-the-road for the three-door model and £9,895 for the five-door version . As with other Peugeot models ordered in June, the 107 also comes with a free Nokia 5230 smartphone with inbuilt satellite navigation and an in-car mounting kit.

2011 Peugeot 508

2011 Peugeot 508 is a modern, next generation vehicle, perfectly attuned to the aspirations of customers who have moved with the times: being dynamic, responsible, and increasingly demanding.

The Peugeot 508 is available in two body styles: the sedan (with a length of 4.79 m) and the SW (4.81 m). They will be presented to the public for the first time at the beginning of October at the Paris Motor Show and are scheduled to go on sale at the beginning of 2011.

It is offer exterior design, elegant, balanced and timeless.

The interior use streamlined hi-tech interior and its high quality finish. Rewarding for its driver and its passengers, it has exceptional interior space, a very generous boot, and a level of specification offering the promise of interior comfort and convenience of a very high level

It also environmental efficiency, based on the optimisation of its weight, its aerodynamics, and of course its engines.

Peugeot did not release many technical details on the 508, but it did confirm the availability of a HYbrid4 version after launch – most likely in mid 2011. This model will combine a turbo diesel engine mounted at the front of the car with an electric motor located at the rear, providing a combined output of 200-horsepower with all-wheel drive and emissions of 99g/km of CO2 or zero in electric mode.

The French automaker added that the 508 will be offered with a variety of diesel and petrol engines, all benefiting from the latest fuel-saving technologies such as a start and stop system.

The European market versions of the new 508 will be produced in Rennes in France, while Peugeot also revealed plans to build the car in China for the local market starting from next year.

2012 Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is the first diesel full hybrid vehicle. The combination of a fuel efficient 2.0 litre 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and a 37 bhp electric motor is the optimal combination for a hybrid vehicle. The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4′s diesel engine provides superior Combined Drive Cycle fuel consumption of 74.4mpg, and CO2 emissions of 99g/km.

The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 benefits from the combined power of the HDi diesel engine and electric motor during acceleration and when an immediate surge of power is required. The maximum combined power output is 200 bhp, 163 bhp from the 2.0 litre HDi FAP diesel engine and 37 bhp from the electric motor. A maximum torque of 500 Nm is available, split with 300Nm at the front from the HDi diesel engine and 200 Nm at the rear generated by the electric motor.

Freedom and simplicity of use with the possibility of choosing four different operating modes: ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), Four-wheel drive, Auto and Sport. In “Auto” mode, the electronics manage the change between the diesel engine and the electric motor for maximum economy. The second choice is “ZEV” mode, in which case, the car runs on pure electricity for a maximum drive range of 4.5 km or 2.8 miles.. The third option is “4WD” mode, which instructs both power trains to operate together for as much as possible. Finally, there’s a sport mode which makes use of the full 200-horsepower system.

The original layout of the Hybrid4 system allows for the possibility of four-wheel drive. The HDi diesel engine drives the front wheels, while the electric motor (in the rear drive train) drives the rear wheels.

2012 Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 Also offer option of hybrid technology uses two power trains which can operate alternately or simultaneously:
* The HDi diesel engine operates in its most optimal operating window on longer, out-of-town journeys. A diesel engine still remains the most efficient and versatile choice to power any vehicle
* The electric motor takes over from the HDi diesel engine in phases of lower power demands, particularly when pulling away, driving at low speed and decelerating (for energy recovery). These are precisely the features that characterise urban driving.

2010 Peugeot EX1 Concept

2010 Peugeot EX1 Concept will have its world premiere at the Mondial de l’automobile 2010 in Paris later this month. It came same with a celebration of the marque’s 200th anniversary. Peugeot’s thoughts are that of an “extreme dream car” which demonstrates the “exciting possibilities for electric power”. Peugeot EX1 Concept also show debut in Paris Motor Show on September 30.

It have 0.90m in height and 1.77m in width, makes use of a monocoque body structure manufactured from a carbon/honeycomb composite to optimize weight and rigidity. The design of the water droplet-shaped body incorporates Peugeot’s new design language, including the “floating” front grille and flowing contours.

The car’s suspension employs a drop link double wishbone arrangement up front and a single “swinging arm” linked to a centrally mounted shock absorber which is connected via a rocker arm at the rear.
The Peugeot EX1′s motivation comes from a pair of electric motors, one on each axle, thus offering four-wheel drive. Each electric motor produces a peak output of 125kW, for a combined 250kW or 340HP and 240Nm (177 lbs-ft) of constant torque. Energy is provided by a high-output lithium-ion battery.

2010 Peugeot HR1 Concept

The Peugeot HR1 Concept is an exclusive and innovative urban concept car that blends together a number of genres (city run-around, coupé and SUV). t is helped by its particularly compact dimensions (a length of 3.67 m and very short front and rear overhangs) but also an original system for getting into and out of the vehicle.

The Peugeot HR1 Concept shares the same expressive headlamps with their finely chiselled design and the single “floating” front grille which seems to be detached from the rest of the body, as the SR1. More further by the flowing wheel arches, large wheels and the raised sections above the rear windscreen, reminiscent of the “double bubble” roof design of the RCZ Coupé.

The headlamps and “full LED” rear lights, finished in the style of hi-tech jewels which give the car a unique signature by day and by night. At the rear, the roof bars serve as an ingenious hinge for the opening one-piece, dark tinted glass tailgate.

Peugeot HR1 Concept has a structured design, with a “High-Tech Coupé” driving position, providing a special ambiance through the combination of style, quality of finish, equipment and ergonomics. The technology controlled includes the audio, satellite navigation and air conditioning systems. The driver can also select, at his discretion, the preferred type of information to be displayed in the instrument panel: rev counter, water and oil temperature during “dynamic driving”, or tourist information when “cruising”.

When both rear seats are raised, the boot capacity is reduced, but it still offers a substantial 180 litres of space.

The Peugeot HR1 Concept incorporates Peugeot’s innovative HYbrid4 technology. Under the bonnet, the internal combustion engine which drives the front wheels is a new three cylinder petrol unit. It has a capacity of 1.2 litres and, using Peugeot’s THP technology, produces 110 bhp. Also combining 37 bhp electric motor and, therefore, has a maximum potential power output of 147 bhp, with a combined fuel consumption of 81 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 80 g/km.

In addition, the electronically-controlled 6-speed manual gearbox coupled with this power train is designed to offer maximum control. The driver can also opt between two modes of operation, sequential or automatic.

2011 Peugeot Hoggar Pick-Up

Peugeot makes the 2011 Peugeot Hoggar Pick-Up for market in Brazil. This pick-up is perfectly adapted to the local clientele’s expectations. Peugeot Hoggar subtly combines the robustness and reliability of a pick-up with the design and dynamism that distinguishes the Marque. The first impression when I saw this car: seductive, dynamic and robust targets a mainly male customer base who are looking for a versatile vehicle with a distinctive style.

The 2011 Peugeot Hoggar Pick-Up has volume of 1151 litres and a payload of up to 742kg. Equipped with a bold and modern design, Peugeot Hoggar is a new line in exclusive cars, 207 of Brazil, after the saloon, hatchback, SW and SW Escapade versions. This vehicle will be manufactured at the Porto Real factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and will be launched in the Brazilian market on the 15th of May 2010, with three trim levels and two engine sizes : 1.4 and 1.6 litre.

2011 Peugeot RCZ

Now the 2011 Peugeot RCZ has become a reality, its expressive and innovative styling, its luxurious interior, it’s efficient and environmentally- friendly engines and the driving enjoyment. Peugeot takes a bold new step and introduces “lifestyle” vehicles that are truly exceptional.

This compact 2+2 coupé was, therefore, designed to become an exclusive vehicle, “something special”. The front windscreen, black roof and dark-tinted rear windscreen ensure a visual continuity strikingly set off by two aluminium roof arches. From the side, its unique profile creates an original continuity between the plunging design of the front and the flowing lines of the rear of the car. The soft contours of the wings and the large diameter wheels, the spoiler and ruby-red LED rear lights with their crystal look. The vehicle’s proportions (1.36 m high) and the beautifully designed lines of the body with its double bubble roof, optimises air flow to create superb aerodynamics.

In addition, every customer can make their car unique, these elements of personalisation can be ordered at the time of purchase and will be available individually or grouped together. The range includes: a real carbon roof, roof arches in different colours (black chrome, “sand”), a range of 18 and 19″ alloy wheels in several finishes (matt black, dark grey, diamanté), black lacquered body parts at the front, carbon door mirror shells, bodywork decorations, etc.

This interior, for a long weekend, the boot offers a capacity of 384 litres (321 dm3 according to the VDA standard) added to which are storage spaces under the floor. It’s elegance enhanced by the range of hi-tech equipment it can accommodate (new WIP Com 3D multimedia system, JBL™ Hi-fisystem, USB connector on all versions, etc), is also versatile, allowing users to adapt to any situation.

The new 2011 Peugeot RCZ will come with three engines at launch: a 163bhp diesel and two 1.6-litre turbocharged petrols, one with 156bhp and the range-topper with 200bhp. The four-cylinder petrol is the same engine as the Mini Cooper S’s, so we already know it’s a crackerThe new Pug RCZ will come with three engines at launch: a 163bhp diesel and two 1.6-litre turbocharged petrols, one with 156bhp and the range-topper with 200bhp. (the four-cylinder petrol is the same engine as the Mini Cooper S’s).

2011 Peugeot RCZ Race Car

Peugeot also has prepared a race car to participate in the forthcoming Nurburgring 24 Hour Endurance Race on May 15. Finally, Peugeot RCZ established as a reliable race car.

The French automaker will take part in the famous race with two RCZs, both of which are powered by a 2.0-liter HDI turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine pumping out 200HP. The RCZs will compete in the D1T category for vehicles powered by diesel engines with a displacement between 1.7- and 2.0-liters. More details on the Peugeot RCZ Race Car are expected to be released over the next few weeks.

2011 Peugeot 308 GTi

Peugeot 308 GTi is sporty hatchback, and environmentally-friendly. Available exclusively as a 5 door model only, it combines a modern synthesis of versatility and driveability. Environmentally-friendly, combining good levels of performance with fuel consumption of only 6.9 litres/100 km for 159 g/km of CO2.

Maximising efficiency, the all new 1.6 litre THP 147 kW (200 bhp) engine with VTi (variable valve lift and valve timing) – this engine, mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, offers high levels of driveability. Its maximum power of 147 kW is available from 5500 to 6800 rpm, combined with a constant maximum torque of 275 Nm between 1700 and 4500 rpm, the Peugeot 308 GTi also offers particularly low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The car’s chassis equipped fitted with 225/40 R18 tyres, it combines excellent stability at high speed with guaranteed comfort at low speed. 340 mm diameter brake discs at the front and 290 mm at the rear ensure high levels of braking performance.

The Peugeot 308 GTi stands out from the rest of the range by:

• a bright black carbon-style insert under the front bumper lower skirt (specificity France),
• its “Sport” lower front panel derived from the Peugeot 308 CC,
• its lower rear bumper panel with Perla Nera black diffuser,
• its rear spoiler, offering additional efficiency at high speeds,
• a twin chrome exhaust pipes,
• “GTi” badges on the side and rear of the body,
• distinctive interior features, aluminium foot rest and gear knob, leather sport steering wheel with aluminium flattened lower edge and thumb rests, piano black fascia.