Here we go again; Peugeot is assumed to be readying a new flagship sedan called 608 the current aims to verify the French carmaker as a necessary player in the premium mid-size segment that’s besieged by cases as the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the BMW 5-Series.

We don’t as if to jump to conclusions, but evaluating for the ill-fated Peugeot 607 and around each some proposition based on data from European carmakers while people on the German troika (aka BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz), we fail to see the basis why Peugeot should seek to spend bucks and supplies on a imagine the current has failure written all in it. Imagine, not much Alfa Romeo has head to penetrate currently individual segment, let only a mainstream marque as if Peugeot.

We’d end up with it supplementary logical for the French carmaker to spend its era and income on a fully new predict -for ideal a miniature SUV/Crossover- as opposed to to provide the premium mid-size segment an additional shot.

Just in moment for summer, Peugeot is enhancing its 207 line-up in the UK through the addition the Cielo Special edition. Based on the 207 Sport, the 207 Cielo help from what i read in usual fitment of a panoramic glass roof, metallic paint, Bluetooth hands-free phone kit and cruise control. The 207 Cielo are able to be obtainable in both 3 door and one door versions and amongst a option of two petrol engines, a 1.4 litre 75Hp unit, or a 1.4 litre VTi 95Hp. Prices in the UK implement based on data from £11,995 on-the-road.

As we reported yesterday, Peugeot was simply the fastest in qualifying for this moment weekend’s running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The record-setting functions of all 3 908 HDi diesel-powered LMP1 cars homes Peugeot’s overall field of entries 1-2-3 on the commencing grid. That’s exciting wanting to two of Peugeot’s car crashed for the duration of the out of two weeks of practice. Audi is hoping so its team’s experience, more rapidly pit stops and a good amount gas small R10 LMP1 cars are able to in the end carry it outside of the Peugeots, regardless of beginning fourth, fifth and seventh on the 55-car grid. And thanks to the speediness of Lola Aston Martin driver Stefan Mücke whose petrol-powered car received the sixth spot on the beginning grid, not all the front runners should be diesel-powered.

As for classes opposite as opposed to LMP1, the then fastest LMP2 lesson was dominated by the Porsche Spyders not surprisingly, additonally LMGT1 is making led by the #63 Corvette Racing C6.R. The Corvettes ought to be chased such year by the remarkably soon #50 Larbre Competition Saleen S7 and selected slower but reached the conclusion Aston Martin DBR9s from what i read in Aston Martin Racing. Finally, LMGT2 could be one more desired compete between Porsches and Ferraris, investing in the #76 Imsa Performance Matmut Porsche 911 GT3 RSR on pole for the class. Remember the astonishing GT2 value close of endure year’s race between Flying Lizard’s Jorg Bergmeister in a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and Risi Competizione’s Jaime Melo in a Ferrari 430GT? If not, look it once more right here as a reminder of why Le Mans is very much amazing. Also preventing out presently superb give at UltimateCarPage too has a detailed breakdown of all 55 cars among an image of every one and a record of this drivers.

Paying homage to its triumphant diesel-powered 908 HDi FAP Le Mans race car, Peugeot has introduced a special edition version of its subcompact hatch, the 207 Le Mans Series. Production of the special edition 207 the present am able to be on hand providing two engine choices, a 175Hp 1.6 Turbo petrol and an 110Hp 1.6 Turbo Diesel, would be limited to 2,000 structures every where in Europe.
Customers can pick between two colours for the 207 Le Mans Series, Banquise White and Obsidien Black. Form the outside, the a multitude of prominent aspects of the 207 Le Mans Series are the decorative longitudinal red stripes and the red lion-head think on the doors. Moreover, the limited edition 207 moreover becomes 17-inch alloy wheels, a chrome-shadow optics pack for the lights and a “Le Mans Series” badge on the tail-gate. Inside and apart from what i read in the sport trim, Peugeot has added an aluminium numbered plaque on the steering wheel.

ELLE with readers provided a option of exterior colours and interior designs, and the lucrative designs got consequently put to generation by Peugeot. -Continued
The result was thre 207 CC ELLE models, every amongst a numerous bespoke leather interior and accessible in one interior/exterior colour combinations to suit most any style:
‘Glamour Mode’ - Thorium Grey metallic surrounded by brown leather and Mulberry trim
‘Classic Couture’ - Lacerta Yellow amidst brown leather interior providing a graphite trim
‘Rock Chic’ - Diamond brown in on brown leather interior in a indistinct pink trim
‘Urban Chic’ - Silver and brown leather interior surrounded by a bright yellow trim
Inside, the 207 CC ELLE facets quality quilted centre panels on the seats, door and part trims, ELLE logos embossed to the front seats, a carbon leather trimmed instrument cowling among contrasting stitching, leather gear lever gaiter investing in contrasting stitching and ELLE embroidered bottom mats.
Additionally, possessors of the 207 CC ELLE plans to furthermore get special ELLE branded leather accessories (hopefully not as the sites properties extend for cost free in the magazine…) to balance the cars’ interior: key ring, charge card holder, coin purse and a leather benefits / handbook wallet. Power comes according to a 120Hp 1.6-liter petrol engine surrounded by market worth commencing based on £18,495 (on-the-road).

Limited to 1000 units, the 107 KISS is targeted to the young urban inhabitant (female) who loves the pop music. Available in Laser Red or Raven Black metallic, the 107 KISS is outfitted amongst KISS part person decals, KISS referred to as bottom mats, an upgraded Clarion CD go unit surrounded by removable faceplate and upgraded speakers through a subwoofer. Also, a USB socket for portable MP3 player device is provided. When tethered the portable device rating is viewable on the stereo unit screen. The 107 KISS begin of £7,755.

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Late yesterday at the principally qualifying session for the endurance race, the 908 proved to be the fastest by far when it shattered the lap unheard of at Le Mans by 7.8 seconds! The car was making driven by French driver Stephane Sarrazin, who man-handled the 908 to be had the track in 3 moments and 18.513 seconds. A basically impressive feat, although what is funny things inspiring is who the consequently thre fastest times furthermore beat the first lap record, two of that got Audi R10s. Unfortunately, the instant and third fastest times behind the fastest Peugeot 908 got two more and more Peugeot 908s.

[Source: Reuters, Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty]

Rather as opposed to go within a full-size redesign, Peugeot preferred a dim update for its 407 Sedan and Station Wagon models. Changes on the outside add the reworked grille upfront that’s kept on enlarged providing a good amount doses of chrome along in the new headlamps and tail-lamps. Inside, Peugeot has beefed up the 407 in on supplementary comfort resources and in specific onboard temperature control and new telematics governments along in a new front parking assistance. -Continued
The one and only mechanical fluxes angst the updated 2.0-litre HDi engine that now 138Hp (103Kw), an substantiate of 4Hp or 3 kW. It too service on a gas consumption of 5.6 litres/100km (42MPG) and CO2 emissions fallen down to 150 g/km. Sales are awaiting to start on in Europe for the duration of the upcoming few weeks.
 

Peugeot’s mainly 308 Police cars are due out on patrol this moment period in the UK. Based on the 308 1.6-litre HDi 90Hp, Peugeot’s Special Vehicle Operation (PSVO) in Coventry performed all the essential fluxes to the common car overly includes a red dim bar, siren, PA system, hand set, control box, LED bumper lights and a complete police livery. The coming suppose for PSVO should be to adapt the type new 308 SW estate automobile for Police use. -Continued

Andy Bye, Manager of PSVO, said; “The 307 has continued a achievement through UK Police fleets, and the renovations in the new 308 signal we experience a actually competitory proposition – a product so does enormously at all levels. Police forces are increasingly mindful of the operational market prices of running a fleet, and such a reduce upon the environment. The Peugeot 308 HDi 90 S combines low emissions and solid power economy, without compromising its role, amongst added practicality and performance.”

The 308 RC-Z idea was unveiled merely a few cycles ago at the Frankfurt Motor Show and indicated the universe how the French automaker can do through the 308’s new platform, all the additonally teasing us surrounded by its patronizing air of generation feasibility. If the buzz on hand the French motoring drive is to be considered – and we definitely wish it is – Peugeot has concluded to put the shapely 308 RC-Z thinking to production. Magnifique!

The TT-esque 2+2 is rooted on the bases of the 308 hatchback but provided one or two modified bodywork, as well as lines highly reminiscent of Audi coupés (that’s a decently thing). While the verify car depleted the 218-hp turbo two out of the race-prepped 207 RC, the creation version can pass on any total amount of powertrain opportunities to our lucky friends all over the pond.

Insiders anticipate the creation 308 RC-Z, tipped to be put up by Magna in Austria, to hit the French countryside sometime in 2009. We’ll craft saving our Air France air miles to scrutinize it out now.

[Source: MotorLegend.com via Le Blog Auto]