Friday, May 21, 2010

Peugeot Unveiled 2010 Peugeot 308 GTi

Peugeot the French car manufacturer has Unveiled 2010 Peugeot 308 GTi. It is more than 10 years since Peugeot has brought out a GTi in this class of vehicle. The new 308 GTi will be available for sale in France on June 10 and the cost of the car is €26,900.

2010 Peugeot 308 GTiThe 2010 Peugeot 308 GTi will come with 1.6L THP with 147 kW or 200 PS engine system that will be featured in the RCZ coupe model. The engine makes the 308 GTI competitive with the 155 kW or 211 PS of the Golf GTI the benchmark GTI for this segment.

The THP engine is fitted with a twin-Scroll turbocharger and high pressure direct injection system with VTi technology called variable valve and timing injection, produces 275 Nm or 203 lb-ft of torque and will come connected with 6-speed manual gearbox. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint takes 7.7 seconds, fuel consumption of fuel system will be 6.9L/100 km and CO2 emissions 159g/km.

The GTi ride the 308's front MacPherson suspension gets larger bearings with specific damper settings for the 22 mm rods. The rear torsion beam suspension gets same damper treatment. The sound system technology has also been employed to make sure the engine rumble provides for true sporty sound.

The exterior are 18-inch wheels with 225/40 R18 tires, a rear spoiler, a lowered rear bumper equipped to a black diffuser and dual chrome exhaust pipes for exhaust system. The front fascia also gets a lowering panel borrowed from the 308 CC and a carbon style insert beneath the front bumper. GTi-badges are featured on the side and rear of the car. The interior are an aluminum foot rest and gear knob and a leather sport steering wheel.

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