Peugeot 207 rally car breaks cover

1st August 2006, 2:11pm
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The Peugeot 207 ‘RCup’ Concept Car presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March gave clues to the future 207 Super 2000 rally car.

Now the next Peugeot Rally Car has completed its initial development stages on both loose and tarmac surfaces.

The 207 Super 2000 recently fired into life for the first time, watched by Bruno Famin, Technical Manager of Peugeot Sport and Bertrand Vallat, Project Manager for the 207 Super 2000. It now follows in the footsteps of the other great Peugeot Rally cars of old, such as the 205 T16 and the all conquering 206 WRC, winner of three World Rally Championships with a total of 65 podium finishes.

The car then immediately started a series of tests on both loose surface and then on tarmac. The drivers entrusted with the development of the car are Bryan Bouffier, Sebastian Lindholm and Gilles Panizzi.

Bertrand Vallat, Project Manager, commented: “To start with on the loose surface, the 207 Super 2000 showed a good level of reliability which was confirmed again on tarmac some weeks later. We are only at the initial stages of development but all the test drivers who have followed each other behind the wheel of the car have been satisfied with both the handling and performance.”

The Peugeot 207 Super 2000 will be available for customers to campaign in national championships.

TECHNICAL DATA PEUGEOT 207 SUPER 2000
MOTOR
Engine	EW 10 J4S
Location	Front – transverse
Capacity	1998 cc
Number of cylinders	4
Power (hp.DIN)	280
Torque (Nm)	250
Maximum engine speed	8500
Injection	Magneti Marelli
Throttle	Single butterfly
Number of valves	16
TRANSMISSION
Type	4-wheel drive
Clutch	Twin disc
Gearbox	Sequential – 6 speed
Differential	3 Autolocking
CHASSIS
Structure	Bodyshell + Tubular Roll Cage
Front suspension	Pseudo MacPherson Strut with Peugeot Dampers
Rear suspension	Pseudo MacPherson Strut with Peugeot Dampers
BRAKES / STEERING
Front brakes	Brembo 4 pistons
--	Diameter 300mm (loose surface) 355mm (tarmac)
Rear brakes	Brembo 4 pistons
--	Diameter 300mm (loose surface and tarmac)
Steering	Hydraulic assistance
Wheels loose surface	18 inches
Wheels tarmac	15 inches
DIMENSIONS
Length	4.03 m
Width	1.80 m
Wheelbase	2.56 m
Minimum weight	1100 kg loose surface / 1150 kg tarmac
Fuel tank capacity	80 litres

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