After France (Montlhéry) then China, Germany, which hosted the EX1 and more particularly the Nürburgring.
For the first time in its history, Peugeot tried Wednesday to break a record on the line of the Nordschleife. Stéphane Caillet, technical direction Peugeot Citroen, has covered the 20.832 km circuit and broke the speed record on a power tower.
The EX1 has completed one lap in 9'01''338 with an average speed of 138.324 km / h, in adverse weather conditions.
The previous speed record on this electric circuit was made in 2010 9'51''450 seconds.
The record made by the EX1 concept was formalized by the WIGE Performance, the official timing of the circuit of the Nordschleife.
Peugeot broadens its expertise in the development of alternative drive systems: on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the French manufacturer unveiled the EX1 with a new lap record for electric vehicles. 9:01,338 in minutes rounded to the Roadster the 20.8-kilometer route.
The Peugeot EX1 is driven by two electric motors at the front and rear axle. Together they provide 250 kW (340 hp) and have a maximum torque of 480 Newton meters. The current provides a lithium-ion battery. To keep the wheel drive vehicle as light as possible, used Peugeot carbon parts for the body. The chassis was taken from the racing.
The EX1 has already established several world records for Peugeot. In an acceleration record put the open two-seater back 500 meters in 16.81 seconds, the 1,000-meter mark he broke in 28.16 seconds. When Nordschleife lap record for the French record, there were pilots, however, Stéphane Caillet a flying start. It remains to be seen what the world record Peugeot chooses the next target.
Peugeot brings the car to Shanghai (21 to 28 April 2011) a special study. The vehicle is named "SXC", according to the manufacturer, the abbreviation for "Shanghai Cross Concept. The SXC has been specifically tailored to the tastes of the Chinese market and designed the company's own design studio in Shanghai.
The concept vehicle is 4.87 meters long, 2.04 meters wide and 1.61 meters high. The wheelbase of exactly three meters. The most striking feature is the opposite opening doors. LED daytime running lights front and 22-inch wheels set further accents. The LED issue is taken up to the boomerang-shaped tail lights again. As eye-catching details such as cameras also serve in the mirrors and body panels made of brushed aluminum. The Peugeot SXC has a two-piece panorama roof.
Peugeot played the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a car purely "burning", with a new V8 diesel HDI FAP, to be called, oddly enough, like its predecessor: 908. But do not think its hybrid developments will fall on deaf ears, since the French have also co-developed an alternative supported to test KERS on the official test test gala, with no ambition to see what we can offer the car for to issues coming years.
At the least, is a great way to promote its hybrid technology recently implemented in a commercial since the 3008. Hit a look at the gallery that we bring from Geneva car racing, which at first glance, beyond the decor is completely identical to the non-hybrid version.
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is driven by a hybrid system, which consist of a diesel engine (2.0 HDi - 163 hp and 300 lb-ft) driving the front wheels and an electric motor (37 hp and 100 Nm), responsible for the rear. This makes the car a representative of the class with four-wheel drive without using a mechanical connection between the front and rear axles.
Electric motor draws its power from nickel-metal hydride battery, positioned below the trunk and is able to deliver up to 200 Nm of torque. The total power of the hybrid system is 200 hp and 500 Nm.
Average fuel consumption of Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 is within 3.8 liters per 100 kilometers, and harmful CO2 emissions do not exceed 99 g / km.
The dimensions are identical for all body styles remained the same. The visual changes are limited to details, but clearly visible. Thus, the headlights are now running inside not too sharp but dull. Depending on the version, there are LED lights in the future boomerang shape, which function as daytime driving and parking lights. The front appears smoother. The flap in the grille is now in the middle region thinner. It will save as vile hard plastic part in future also offered painted black. The license plate is now mounted on the flap instead of the bottom of the apron. The air intakes are covered with mesh instead of now with horizontal bars that are depending on the body design in glossy black or chrome running. The V-shaped contour of the bonnet States will only slightly into the grill surface. In the SW and the CC, the outline of the grille is highlighted by a chrome strip.
It's the new rumor of the moment and it relates Peugeot. A few months ago as forums or sites have echoed this rumor that could quickly become an information.
Franc Comtois the manufacturer would have started work on developing a future Peugeot 601 Coupe or 4 door. This car would be developed on the platform of the new Peugeot 508 and would position itself again on the premium car segment to go annoy the German brands.
This car could benefit from new petrol engines jointly developed with BMW, a version Hybrid4 and high-end animated by the 3.0 L V6 engine with 275 horsepower version. It speaks of a range that could range from 156 to 275 hp with manual transmission, BVA and everything that goes with a coupe upscale 4-door 4-seater. This future would take the Peugeot 601 after the current cut 407 which did not last long on illusion and that the market has certainly not forget the superb cut 406 and 504 infants and drawn on the side of Turin.
French edition of L'Automobile published spy photos of versatile terrain of Peugeot, was built on the base model 508. According to preliminary information, such car will be called Outdoor and will appear in the series next year. Experts publications also do not rule out that the premiere of this machine can be held in March at the Motor Show in Geneva.
It is expected that new items clearance will be increased by 50 millimeters, and the body marked a special lining to protect it from damage and scratches. Similarity-wheel drive system will be available for touring Peugeot 508 Outdoor only version of the hybrid power plant. It combines a 163-strong two-liter diesel engine, driving the front wheels and an electric capacity of 37 horsepower, if needed, provides traction rear-wheel drive car.
According to the magazine Auto Express, the new family, the Peugeot 208 will not only have a hatchback with three or five doors, but also compact coupe, roadster, crossover and even "hot" version, which will revive the legendary GTI.
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Han Han, pilot, writer and famous Chinese blogger, very popular with young people, smashed the official records originally made in France, about 1 / 8 miles and about 1 / 4 miles with respective times of 7.08 sec and of 12.67 sec. Nicolas Vannier, explorer, filmmaker and French rider, a great defender of the environment, for its part, reached the symbolic longitudinal acceleration of 1G on 39m and crossed the 0 to 100km / h in 3.49 sec!





Nothing official in the Peugeot Shine is the work of a Polish designer who usually draws yachts and luxury ...
Piotr Czyzewski and we offer a 4-door coupe, 2 +2 which takes a few tricks of style even if Peugeot nose and grille of the Shine does seem more in tune with what could be done at Peugeot in the years to come.
We particularly appreciate the 4 doors scissor-hinged, which makes a beautiful style effect. As for the rear we can find a 908RC nothing but BMW's Bangle by serie6
Difficult to position such a car within the current range and especially difficult to see how this car could be motorized even if we say that an engine type Hybrid4 (perhaps with a bit more power) could be suitable for this Peugeot Shine that could eventually be a big sister to RCZ-not-cross the road and take the place of the 407 coupe too unbalanced in his gait and little on the market but for now this is just a draft designer of boats ...
Peugeot company will release a special version of its newest sports car RCZ called Asphalt. Already 500 models are available for predzakazov.Novy RCZ Asphalt will be made in temno-serom/chernom matte color with a new 19-inch wheels and a black and silver casting in appearance.
Inside, buyers can enjoy comfortable sports seats, trimmed with black leather and leather interior. In addition, there will be glued logos Asphalt, apparently in order to nobody could forget, in what car he was riding.
Alas, the special version will not make any changes to the car's engine and Asphalt will have all the same 1.6-liter engine capacity of THP at 200 horsepower. Price per car - 35.500 euros.




Here are the first official pictures of the new special series coupe Peugeot RCZ, the RCZ Asphalt.
For this new version, Peugeot opted for a livery "black matte" with arched pavilion brushed aluminum is going pretty good cut at Peugeot. We also discover new two-tone 19-inch wheels that mix also black and silver.
Regarding the interior, little change except for new sports seats covered in black leather with embroidery on the headrest RCZ.





With the Peugeot HR1 visualizes his ideas for a compact SUV in the style of the Mini Countryman. With 3.69 meters, the Peugeot-study is about 30 centimeters shorter than the production model from Munich. The HR1 its public debut at the Paris Motor Show (2 to 17 October 2010).
Lambo-style doors
Striking at HR1, the electrically operated scissor doors in the Lamborghini-style. Another design idea: The roof rails acts as a hinge for the tailgate. As usual with recent studies, working front and rear lights with LED technology. A special feature is that the light can be darkened to the interior of electrochromic glass control surfaces in the roof. In the interior areas of the driver and front passenger with a high center console to be distinguished from each other. A head-up instrument cluster keeps the most important information is always in view of the driver. A special feature is the use of audio, navigation and climate functions via motion detection: With a rotation of the hand can rotate the menus like a carousel. A sign from left to right with the menu operation by the driver on the front passenger. Otherwise, the passenger's view, the driving data with a Tablet PC.
Longitudinal sliding seats
The HR1 has four sliding along individual seats. Move to the rear seats fully back, there remains a luggage capacity of at least 180 liters. The space in the rear is improved as the Peugeot RCZ by a double curvature of the rear window. If the rear seats pushed way to the front, but no one is more in the back room, but, according to Peugeot, a cuboid trunk with flat floor and a capacity of 734 liters.






Two concept cars, the lion will be announced in the coming days, including the Peugeot Concept EX1 which leak a few hours of his revelation in the September 21, 2010. Visible only on the Peugeot Workshop Champs-Elysees, he celebrated the 200th anniversary of the brand.
Aesthetically, the SR1 concept gave much of his personal appearance, with a gaping mouth and optical worked. This tray sharp for the race furiously reminds the prototype Asphalt Peugeot 20Cup 1996 or, for example, but is detached from the new house style and an open door-suicide, "which the place is built!
From 1996 to 2010, changes under the hood ended with an electric motor, finally, two electric motors (1 per axle), offering 480 horsepower and torque around 340 Nm (only?). In the words of the Auto-log, the Peugeot Concept EX1 slam 0 to 100 km / h in 3.6 seconds and 0-260 kph in 6.6 seconds! A true manic fury




























