Peugeot release new 207 CC
THE PEUGEOT 207 CC: Opens a world of new experiences
Replaces the Worlds best selling Coupé Cabriolet The Peugeot 206 CC
Styled by Peugeots in-house design team
New, fully automatic electric folding roof
Class leading safety equipment fitted as standard on all models including an active roll over protection system
Two trim levels
On sale March 2007
It was in the 1930s that Peugeot started the innovative concept of the Coupé Cabriolet, with the 401, 601 and 402 Eclipse. This concept was to become one of Peugeots trademark features and todays cars, the 206 and 307 CC have made the marque the No1 seller of Coupé Cabriolets, with today world wide sales of more than 500,000 vehicles, since 2001.
The car, that changed the UK convertible car market for ever, was the Peugeot 206 CC. Launched in the UK in January 2001, the 206 CC broke new ground with regards to technology, manufacturing and cost. It brought a Coupé Cabriolet with an electric folding roof into the price range of everyone, not just the preserve of the prestigious car market segment.
Its introduction saw it transform the UK market for convertible cars and become the best selling convertible car in the UK for three consecutive years. Its success, however, is world wide, with more than 360,000 units produced it is the worlds best selling small Coupé Cabriolet.
Now the Peugeot 207 CC takes over from the legendary Peugeot 206 CC.
As with the 207 hatchback the 207 CC shares the PSA Peugeot Citroën Groups No1 platform and the Sport exterior styling found on the hatchback sport models. Styled by the Peugeot Style Centre, like the 206 CC the 207 CC shares the same 2+2 type architecture.
The 207 CC will be available at launch with two petrol engines and one HDi diesel engine.
A new 1.6 litre 16v petrol engine producing 120 bhp and the second engine from the co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroën and the BMW Group.
The 1.6 litre 16v THP petrol turbo-charged engine recently launched in the 207 GT THP 150, producing 150 bhp.
A 1.6 litre 16v HDi diesel engine producing 110 bhp and equipped with a diesel particulate filter system (DPFS).
All the engines are combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
A 4-speed automatic gearbox with a Porsche System Tiptronic sequential control is also available on the new 1.6 litre 16v 120 bhp petrol engine.
The electric folding roof for the 207 CC has been designed in-house and is the result of Peugeots expertise in the design and manufacturing of Coupé Cabriolets. It has been designed against a rigorous specification in terms of quality and operating durability.
With a similar operation as the 206 CC, the 207 CC roof, however, differs significantly in terms of convenience thanks to its entirely automatic operation, no more manual release handles. The only manual operation consists of pressing the control button for around 25 seconds.
The Peugeot 207 CC: Opens a world of new experiences
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Since the overall driving pleasure of a cabriolet depends greatly on the cars rigidity, particular attention has been paid to this essential aspect of the vehicles design. The 207 CC retains the hatchbacks wide front and rear track and uses the same suspension, steering and braking set up.
The 207 CC offers its occupants a level of passive safety that is as comprehensive as possible. To protect occupants when the 207 CC is in the Cabriolet configuration an active roll-over protection system is a standard feature of the 207 CCs safety specification.
Five airbags, three of which have been designed specially for the 207 CC, are available to protect the occupants.
For child safety, the front passenger seat of the 207 CC is equipped with a 3-point Isofix attachment system.
The 207 CC is fitted with sport seats which provide a driving position lower than that of the hatchback. A real 2+2, the 207 CC offers additional seating compared to a strict two-seater, which sets it apart and widens its potential customer base. The front seats can be easily tilted to gain access to the rear passenger seats.
With its regular cube-like shape, the boot of the 207 CC accommodates a space-saver spare wheel and also offers a volume (VDA) of 370 dm3 (449 litres of water) in the Coupé configuration, and 145 dm3 (187 litres of water) in the Cabriolet configuration.
The 207 CC comes with either manual or automatic dual-zone air conditioning, allowing the front occupants to individually control their ideal temperature.
The 207 CC will go on sale in March 2007 and prices will be announced nearer the date.
Technical Data 207 CC
Engine - 1.6 litre 16v, 1.6 litre 16v Automatic, 1.6 litre THP 16v, 1.6 litre 16v HDi DPFS
Capacity (cm3) - 1598, 1598, 1598, 1560
Max Power (bhp) @ rpm - 120 @ 6000, 120 @ 6000, 150 @ 5800, 110 @ 4000
Max Torque (lb ft) @ rpm - 118 @ 4250, 118 @ 4250, 177 @ 1400, 177 @ 1750
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