Compactness and lightness
The reduced front overhang (- 6 cm compared with the 207) and the shorter rear overhang (- 1 cm) , alongwith the reduced weight of the vehicle, directly benefit improved proportions, agility and everyday practicality (parking, manoeuvres, etc.).
To obtain a maximum reduction in the weight of the vehicle, a true "hunt to
eliminate excess weight" took place at the same time to create, overall, a
"virtuous spiral", favouring fuel consumption, passive safety and the dynamic
performance of the vehicle. Each component designed, each technique used, each
part of the vehicle, etc. has been considered with this in mind, by every member
of the project team working on the vehicle: aluminium front beam-absorber, size
of the front subframe, laser welding of the roof, extensive use of VHSS and UHSS
(Very High Strength Steel and Ultra High Strength Steel) panels, soundproofing
of the engine at source, etc. Finally, the Peugeot 208 weighs 110 kg less than
the 207 with the same 1.4l HDi engine, up to 173 kg less with the entry level
petrol engine of comparable power; in short, a feat which allows the Peugeot 208
to start from a weight of 975 kg!
Peugeot 208 (2013)
2013 Peugeot 208
See also:
e-HDi micro-hybrid technology
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introduce the innovative e-HDi micro-hybrid technology, a new generation STOP &
START.
This innovation is based on th ...
Reinitialisation of the electric windows
Following reconnection of the battery, the safety anti-pinch function must be
reinitialised. The safety anti-pinch is not active during these operations:
- lower the window completely, then raise i ...
An extended e-HDi range
After its launch of the 508 and the new 308 in 2011, the 208 will benefit
from the e-HDi technology on 4 of its 5 diesel power trains. Fast, effective and
silent, this new generation Stop&Star ...