207CC - Auto Express

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:11 pm

There is a pic in this weeks Auto Express, can't scan it as my scanner isn't working right. Article taken from www.autoexpress.co.uk is below........

Thursday 3rd July 2003

Lid Lifted On Peugeot's New 207CC Stunner

Hold on to your hats! Auto Express magazine is first to reveal the new Peugeot 207 CC to the world. Set to replace the 206 drop-top, the car will take its styling and engineering inspiration from the recently revealed 307 CC.

Although still top-secret, an exclusive spy image in the current issue of Auto Express magazine reveals what the newcomer will look like, based on reports leaked from inside the French firm's headquarters.

The family influences are clear to see; the headlamps mirror those developed for the RC concept cars, while the short bonnet and curvaceous rear ape the 307 convertible.
The purposeful appearance is no accident, as the CoupÃ© Cabriolet edition is expected to build on the current machine's dramatic styling and four-seat layout. To add extra appeal to the driving experience, a glass centre panel is being developed for the folding roof, just like that on the Mercedes SL. The 207 won't be much larger than the 206, although a 10cm increase in the wheelbase should create much needed passenger space and ease criticism of the current car's poor legroom. Short overhangs front and rear mean it will remain as practical as ever for city drivers.

Underneath, the 207 CC will use the same platform as the Citroen C3 Pluriel and share a similar suspension set-up. The CC will have a choice of the 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol engines found in both the Citroen and current 206. Diesel power will come from a high-performance 2.0-litre HDi unit offering at least 130bhp.

Hatchback versions of the 207 will be built at Ryton, Coventry, where the 206 is currently made, while all other variants - including the CC - will be made in France. The car will debut at the Paris Motor Show in 2004, and be on sale in Britain the following spring.

Article from: Auto Express

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:22 pm

Diesel power will come from a high-performance 2.0-litre HDi unit offering at least 130bhp.

GET IN THERE!!! WOOHOO!!!

PS Diesels rock

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 1:53 pm

Definitely - I've seen a few shots of the 207CC around but don't know how real they are...

ICE DOCTOR · Post by **ICE DOCTOR** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 3:59 pm

Yeah Nicck scan and lets see!!!!

Ben302 · Post by **Ben302** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:23 pm

PS Diesels rock

They also clatter and smoke and sound s

te when revved to 4,000 rpm

Still didn't stop me from owning 2 306's though

Post by **Lyndon** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 7:54 pm

here's the scans done by me

soz ni'cc'k done um b4 ya

it's just the concept 307CC picture that's been altered, even the colour and alloys are the same

Post by **Lyndon** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 9:51 pm

Grrrr, I scanned it in before I went online :rolleyes:

Here's the picture scanned off the front cover but like Lyndon says they're only guessing what it'll look like

oops soz m8

tiranova · Post by **tiranova** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:53 pm

Grrrr, I scanned it in before I went online :rolleyes:

Here's the picture scanned off the front cover but like Lyndon says they're only guessing what it'll look like

oops soz m8

That car looks like its smiling!

tiranova · Post by **tiranova** » Thu Jul 03, 2003 10:57 pm

PS Diesels rock
No they don't, or at least the 307 diesel I've got at the moment doesn't - my girlfriend said I should've asked for a tin opener for it

Diesels definately dont rock, I never want another diesel

Mr_AWOL · Post by **Mr_AWOL** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:08 am

Diesels are cool when you're a student and your mates dad owns a farm (with its own diesel pump

)

Ferrying him around here & there = unlimited supplies of free (albeit red) diesel

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:57 am

PS Diesels rock
No they don't, or at least the 307 diesel I've got at the moment doesn't - my girlfriend said I should've asked for a tin opener for it

Hehhe... well my Mum has a 307 HDi 90BHP and I admit it feels very laggy and cumbersome, but the old 306 HDis are very different as they're much lighter. There's so much more you can do with them compared to petrol engines. Some of the guys on PGAC have got the HDi 90 engine pushing upwards of 160BHP with fairly trivial modifications.

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:57 am

Diesels definately dont rock, I never want another diesel

What did you have, and why was it so bad?

ICE DOCTOR · Post by **ICE DOCTOR** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 8:00 am

I dont see what all the fuss is about, i think the 206 still looks better than 307

Alex LS · Post by **Alex LS** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 10:29 am

Are they indicators under the wing mirrors?

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:02 pm

yes they are and the look a bit stuck on.

also looks like they noticed at the last minute that they forgot to put mirrors on and stuck them anywhere

apart from that it looks ok but i think i would prefer the 307CC