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Complimenting present automotive aspirations, Flux has shown the theme’s most relevant illustrations, since its concept corresponds to a type of car that achieves utter driving Pleasure through its Light weight and Efficiency, while at the same time remaining Accessible through the Simplicity and Ecology of its design.
Flux was chosen by a jury chaired by Frédéric Saint-Geours, General Manager of Automobiles Peugeot and made up of Peugeot representatives, its Style Centre, Xbox, but also of web based people who voted online.
Unveiled at this year’s Geneva show, and thanks to its sophisticated design, Flux will be making a second appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Flux will appear ‘real’ in the form of a full-scale model presented at Peugeot’s exhibition space and ‘virtual’ in a new version of the PGR 4 game on Xbox 360. These two elements constitute the two most fantastic prizes of the 4th Peugeot design competition.
With the SW concept which first appeared in 2002 with the launch of the 307 SW, Peugeot created a new motoring concept, which has since become available in other models in the range.
Today the “SW” is synonymous with a true life style car within the Peugeot range and offers dynamism both in terms of style and road holding. The abbreviation also symbolises practicality and versatility, with good interior space and carrying capacity and superb modularity, allowing the car to adapt to its user’s wishes.
This SW body style also marked the arrival of the panoramic glass roof onto production vehicles, offering extraordinary levels of interior brightness and an unprecedented feeling of space and visibility, particularly for the rear passengers.
The SW therefore combines several benefits such as driving pleasure, comfort inside the car, and carrying capacity.
Peugeot 307 SW BioFlex
Bit this new fuel is not compatible with standard petrol engines. It attacks certain materials and its specific physico-chemical characteristics require changes to be made to the fuel system and the engine injection system, among other things. Only vehicles that have been specially adapted can use superethanol. These vehicles can run on petrol, superethanol or any combination of the two (petrol / superethanol).
Based on the know-how it has acquired in Brazil, Peugeot will be marketing vehicles that run on superethanol in Sweden, the Netherlands and France as from September 2007; these vehicles will be called BioFlex. For France, the first models to be proposed are the 307 SW and Estate 1.6 l BioFlex 110, featuring the distinctive BioFlex logo specific to this technology.
Attention initially focused on making the vehicle as light as possible by the use of numerous aluminium components, for example the two roll over protection bars that separate the passenger compartment and give shape to the exterior styling, and the use of a polycarbonate rear windscreen and a large number of carbon fibre body parts.
Using the 308 as a blueprint offered a number of benefi ts. It made it possible:
- to adopt a particularly stylish front design;
- to share a large number of components already developed for the hatchback, therefore simplifying the production of this coupé;
- to capitalise on the hatchback’s strong points, which become even more effective in the 308 RC Z concept car (for example, suspension components, wheels, certain equipment items and the fl owing design of the fascia panel).
It will be available at launch with three engine options, two HDi diesels, 1.4 litre 70 bhp and 1.6 litre 90 bhp and a 1.4 litre 75 bhp petrol engine. All the engines will be fitted with a manual five speed gearbox with ratio selected to match the individual engine characteristics.
The 207 Van will also benefit from all the structural safety features of the hatchback and will include as standard, driver and passenger airbag and side airbags. ESP will be available as an option. With its car like comfort and equipment levels it will provide an ideal vehicle for service engineers, city centre deliveries and individuals who need to transport small loads such as florists or the transportation of documents etc.
Prices and specification will be announced nearer the launch of the 207 van in July.
Peugeot 607 Feline Concept 2000
First seen at the 2000 Geneva Autoshow, the big cat inspired Peugeot 607 Feline was designed at the La Garenne Design Centre.The 607 Feline is a 4.07 m long, 1.88 m wide, 1.19 m high wedge. The 2.58 m wheelbase allows extremely short overhangs which reinforce the car’s dynamic shape.
Usually concept cars are created to preview and perfect upcoming models. The 607 Feline didn’t follow this trend, since it was designed after the introduction of the 607.
The very latest technology is used in the form of a single-piece carbon fibre body structure, multiplex wiring and direction seeking headlights. This 607 is equipped with a 3.0 litre V6 (210bhp) petrol engine, radical double A-strut suspension, front rocking levers and a flexible cross-member at the rear, confirming that this is a unique and eminently drivable modern car.
407 SW Sport XS is available in four metallic colours – Onyx Black, Aluminium, Iron Grey or Halcyon Blue – with Zino half leather upholstery as standard. In addition, leather upholstery in either Mistral Black or Cerbere Red is also available as a factory option as is the new RT4 Multi-Media system.
The 407’s 2.2-litre HDi is an evolution of the existing 2.2 DW12 TED4 engine, and utilises the latest advances in diesel technology by combining power, refinement and excellent fuel economy. It is the fourth phase of the cooperation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the Ford Motor Company (initiated in 1998).
