Belmondo’s Chase Scene from Le Professionnel (1981)

Georges Lautner’s 1981 action-thriller Le Professionnel is about a French Secret Service agent betrayed by his employers and left to rot in an African prison camp. After breaking out and returning to his native France, the agent (played by Jean-Paul Belmondo) begins plotting his revenge against the people who set him up. In this scene, Belmondo is attempting to outfox the French Secret Service agents following him.

Belmodono’s car is the red Fiat 131 Supermirafiori while his rivals are driving a black Peugeot 504. There are a couple of 180 degree turns, a handful of nice pit manoeuvres and the prerequisite shot of the Eiffel Tower for the non-Gallic viewers. The chase eventually moves to the grounds of the Palais de Chaillot, where we discover just how overused that, “driving a car down some stairs,” thing was before Jason Bourne got around to it.

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Video: Peugeot EX-1’s Record Breaking Run on the Nurburgring

On April 27, 2011, for the first time in the Peugeot’s history, the French car maker set an official lap record on the Nordschleife race track in Germany. And this was no ordinary feat as Peugeot established an electric speed record with a concept model, the EX1 design study, which we first laid eyes upon at last year’s Paris Motor Show.

With Stéphane Caillet, driver and tuner-technician from Peugeot’s Research & Development Centre, behind the wheel, the futuristic looking EX1 completed a lap around the Nurburgring in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds (9:01.338) at an average speed of 138.324 km/h (85.951 mph).

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Peugeot's EX1 Concept Breaks the Electric Car Record on the Nurburgring

It's not very often we hear about an electric car taking on the fearsome Nurburgring-Nordschleife track. A concept version of an EV is an even rarer sight on the “Green Hell”, but that's exactly what Peugeot did as it put the EX1 design study at work on the world's toughest circuit.

It wasn't just a pleasure ride, however, since Peugeot visited the ‘Ring to break the lap record for electric cars. And it did, with driver Stéphane Caillet lapping the 20.8-kilometer (12.92-mile) long track in 9 minutes and 1.338 seconds, at an average speed of 138,324 km/h (85.95 mph), in “very unfavorable weather conditions”, according to the French automaker. The previous lap record set by an electric car belonged to the Mini E racer, which lapped the German track last year in 9 minutes and 51.45 seconds.

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2011 The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 Limited Edition: launched 300 units at the Geneva Motor Show

City Car

As the name suggests a city car is a car designed for use in urban areas, they are compact and highly manoeuvrable. 'City cars' is sometimes used as an umbrella term for a small car, also known as subcompacts or superminis.

Compact
Size wise a compact car fits between a supermini and a mid-sized car, such as a saloon or hatchback, in Europe they would fall into the C-Segment category.

Crossover
A crossover is a combination of two different types of vehicle, normally a SUV is crossed with a hatchback, city car or MPR. Crossovers are relatively new additions to the car market, but there are many examples, including the Nissan Juke, a compact SUV, and the Peugeot 3008 a mix of hatchback and SUV.

Estate

An estate car, or station wagon as it is known in the US, is a saloon car with an extended boot area. Due to the amount of boot space estates make good family cars.

Hatchback

A hatchback is similar to a saloon except access to the boot is through a large rear door, that often incorporates the window, whilst a saloon has a lift up boot lid. Hatchbacks are available as three or five doors, and many hatchback models, such as the Volkswagen Golf, Peugeot 207 and Ford Focus, have saloon versions to.

Hot Hatch

Hot hatch is an informal term for a hot hatchback, a three or five door hatchback that is considered to be a 'high performance' car, i.e. they are fitted with turbocharger and offer a sporty driving experience. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is commonly touted as the original hot hatch, and is still very popular today.

The 3008 combines Hybrid4 2.0 HDI FAP engine of 163 hp and electric 27 kW (37 hp) extra. The latter to operate the rear axle, so it is all wheel drive.
With a maximum power of 200 hp, achieves a consumption of 3.8 litres/100 approved and emissions of 99 g / km of CO2.

2011 Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 luxurious and modern with a sporty design

Peugeot unveiled the new 3008 HYbrid4 diesel world’s first “hybrid ” vehicles. Hybrid powertrain of the new model combines a 2.0 liter 163 bhp HDi diesel engine and an electric motor of 37 hp. It offers a combined fuel consumption of 74.4mpg Drive Cycle and CO2 emissions of 99g/km. The engine is mated to an electronically controlled six-speed manual sequential.
To operate the diesel full hybrid vehicle, the driver can choose between four modes: Auto, ZEV (Zero Emissions Vehicle), Four Wheel Drive and Sport. Automatic mode is the most fuel efficient because it uses the diesel engine and electric motor. ZEV mode is obviously used when the driver wants to use the electric motor alone. In this mode, the diesel engine only kicking in when the vehicle accelerates rapidly. The FWD unit allows the engine to power the front wheels while the electric motor powers the rear wheels. Last but not least, is the Sport mode. This mode is ideal when the driver wants to make “faster shifts gears at higher engine speeds than normal. ”
The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 also comes equipped with a Stop & Start system. This system allows the engine to “rest ” while the vehicle is stopped. The vehicle can be smooth and effortless, struck again at the same time improve fuel consumption and emissions.




By launching the first full hybrid vehicle diesel – 3008 4 Hybrid – Peugeot will be writing a new chapter in automobile history. The combination of an engine of 163 hp from 2.0 liters of fuel efficient HDi diesel and a 37 hp electric motor is the ideal combination for a hybrid vehicle. Unlike previous hybrid vehicles which have opted to use less fuel efficient gasoline engine, diesel engine Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 Drive provides superior fuel consumption combined cycle and 74.4mpg CO2 emissions of 99g/km.
The use of diesel hybrid technology also brings a host of other benefits:
High performance combined with excellent handling
Freedom and simplicity of use with a choice of four different operating modes: ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), four-wheel drive, Auto and Sport
Quiet operation, while driving in pure electric mode
Peace of mind offered by the security inherent in a vehicle four-wheel drive
Respect for the environment with CO2 emissions of 99g/km
The Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 is designed to appeal to demanding technophile customers who are looking for a rewarding and unique vehicle.

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The train of “hybrid” force simply combines a HDi diesel engine and an electric motor. With its exceptional efficiency, HDi diesel engines are thermodynamically more efficient than a gasoline engine and offer a 30% reduction in fuel consumption. Clearly, the HDi diesel engine is the best choice of internal combustion engine.
For component “electrical”, Peugeot has historical experience in the field of electric vehicles. To date, the Electric 106, marketed between 1995 and 2003, remains the best selling car in the world of zero emissions (totaling nearly 10,000 vehicles were produced). At the end of 2010, Peugeot will be the first to launch a next-generation 100% electric vehicles in Europe, Peugeot i0n.
Pursuing the common sense approach to capitalize on the best components and existing skills, it was natural to use manual gearbox Peugeot electronically controlled 6-speed, not only for its ability to handle the engine, but also for its ability to optimize fuel consumption. To further improve the performance of a system interruption of the second generation and START is also used.

Peugeot 408 por R$ 59.500

A Peugeot lança no Brasil o novo Peugeot 408 que irá tomar o lugar do 307 sedã e o 407 os preços partem de R$ 59.500.

Todas as versões do 408 vem com o motor 2.0 16V Flex com potência de 151 cv. E câmbio manual de cinco marchas e automático AT8.

Ele ainda traz de série ESP e ABS, farois bi-xenon direcionais, sensores de auxílio a estacionamento dianteiro e traseiro.

Preços do Peugeot 408:
Allure (manual): R$ 59.500
Allure (automático): R$ 64.500
Feline (automático): R$ 74.900
Griffe (automático): R$ 79.900

Peugeot iOn electric travel forever

In the context of concern for the environment, Peugeot has once again shown its ability to create new responses and adapt to its offer to meet the changing needs of the world. Recent developments in battery design have thrown up many possibilities in electric travel and with gradual replacement of Nickel Cadmium batteries by Lithium batteries, lesser recharges and greater distance covering with one recharge is now possible.

In the context of concern for the environment, Peugeot has once again shown its ability to create new responses and adapt to its offer to meet the changing needs of the world. Recent developments in battery design have thrown up many possibilities in electric travel and with gradual replacement of Nickel Cadmium batteries by Lithium batteries, lesser recharges and greater distance covering with one recharge is now possible.

Peugeot iOn

The iOn will be available through an all-inclusive five year lease (which includes the vehicle, the battery pack, service/maintenance, and a five/50,000 km warranty) for €499 per month (including VAT).

2011 the new Peugeot HR1

The French carmaker has just unveil the Peugeot HR1 concept at the Paris auto show. The Peugeot HR1 is powered by the company's HYbrid4 technology which includes a 1.2 liter 3-cylinder petrol engine that develops 110 bhp and 195 Nm of torque and an electric motor with 27 bhp / 37 bhp of continuous power and 100 Nm / 200 Nm torque. The power is sent to the wheels via an electronically-controlled six-speed manual gearbox. The Peugeot HR1 is rated with a 81 mpg fuel consumption and a 80 g/km CO2 emissions level.

The Peugeot HR1 features a range of new technologies, including rear "stowaway seat" system and an hands-free onboard system control.

Peugeot HR1: the lowdown

The HR1 is powered by an iteration of Peugeot's HYbrid4 system, and the company claims figures of 81mpg and 80g/km of CO2.

The hybrid module follows Peugeot's format: the front wheels are driven by a 1.2 three-cylinder; the rear wheels are powered by electric motors.
How big is the HR1 at Paris?

It's pretty tiny, at less than 4m long. The doors are scissor-operated and open electrically. Peugeot says the styling epitomises the design of the SR1 concept car and - you know what - we're starting to get it now.

For such a short, city car sized vehicle, the HR1 has impressive load lugging credentials. Peugeot cites a 734 litre boot with the unused seats stowed away. With the rear seats in place, that shrinks to a more modest 180 litres.

2010 Peugeot RCZ

With its matt black bodywork and aluminium fittings, the Peugeot RCZ Limited Edition ASPHALT, of which only 500 units have been manufactured, increases the dynamism and exclusivity of the 1.6 THP 200 RCZ. Pure emotion, this rather atypical model meets all of the requirements of customers who are seeking distinction, modernity and driving pleasure.

PEUGEOT Sesame Concept

Peugeot 407 is manufactured by largest French car maker Peugeot and it was launched in the year 2004 but bought into market a year later in 2005. This model is the latest version of the prestigious coupes. Peugeot 407 is available in three models that are coupe, saloon, and estate.

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2011 PEUGEOT 4002 Concept

Peugeot introduced a web-based amateur style competition at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, inviting aspiring designers to create a completely unhinged retro-futurist design that incorporated distinct styling features of a historic Peugeot model. A total of 2800 proposals from 90 countries were registered, and Stephen Schulze, a 32-year-old German graphic artist, was selected as the winner. At the 2003 Geneva Motor Show, Schulze was awarded a trophy and €5000, and it was announced that Peugeot would create a full-scale version of the design.

The winner was the talented Stephen Schulze of Germany and his stunning 4002 design. One of the most creative car design concepts in decades, the organically-shaped 4002 is both futuristic as well as replete with styling cues from Peugeots of the past, such as the headlights behind the radiator grille that was seen in the Peugeot 402 of the 1930s.