Peugeot has some big plans for electrification of its models and also deliver high performance versions from its Peugeot Sport division. The first step is this 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered concept.
The concept begins life as a 2018 Peugeot 508 Hybrid. The 1.6-litre PureTech 200 petrol engine is combined with a 110 bhp electric motor driving the front wheels and another 150 kW (201 bhp) electric motor powering the rear wheels. The all-wheel drive concept can accelerate from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.3 seconds and hit a mechanically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
A 11.8 kWh battery can provide a pure electric range of 31 miles or about 50 km. In Hybrid mode, the car emits only 49 g/km, as per WLTP.
As we can see, the concept has design enhancements to distinguish it from the regular 508. These include a redesigned front bumper that incorporates 3D-printed valance to direct air towards the radiator, a new rear diffuser, and new 20-inch aerodynamically optimized wheels. The 508’s chassis has been specifically modified to lower the body height, including new damping laws and wider tracks (front 24 mm, rear 12 mm).
Interiors get new “comfort fit” seats with leather and Alcantara upholstery with Kryptonite and Onyx Black contrast stitching enhancing the bold design. The touch-sensitive gear lever is covered with an Alcantara section and the sporty asymmetrical compact steering wheel is covered in Alcantara and carbon fibre inserts.
The cabin comes fitted with Kryptonite finishing around the door handles and dashboard, along with an all Kryptonite 10-inch capacitive HD touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument display.
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