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:
Engine oil level indicator
System which informs the driver whether the engine oil level is correct or not.
This information is indicated for a few seconds when the ignition is switched on,
after the service information.
Th ...
Overview
The new Peugeot 308 comes with a new look, features innovative e-HDi
micro-hybrid technology and optimises fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which
start from just 98 g/km.
With its new lines, ...
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The key contains an electronic chip which has a special code. When the ignition
is switched on, this code must be recognised in order for starting to be possible.
Thi ...