Developed as the spearhead of a new generation of high-performance electrified cars with the Neo-Performance concept, New 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered it is the most powerful road model in the history of the House of the Lion. With a total power of 360 hp, a maximum speed of 250 km / h (self-limited) and emissions of just 46 g / km of CO2, the numbers of the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered promise strong sensations made possible thanks to the new SPORT driving mode that makes the most of the plug-in hybrid powertrain with the synergistic strength of the three engines it is equipped with.
The new 508 and 508 SW Peugeot Sport Engineered represent an exclusive product in the automotive panorama and boast the signature of the atelier that takes care of the racing cars of the Lion’s house. A sports division that recently celebrated its 40th birthday since its foundation and that has put his hand to the 508 project, refining it in many aspects to make it a great touring car of great depth, able to satisfy even the finest palates. Developed by the designers and engineers of Peugeot Sport, one of the most titled racing departments in the world, the new 508 and 508 SW PSE are the first step in a range of ultra-high performance vehicles which, by exploiting electrification, merge with the experience of the Leo sports studio in terms of aerodynamics, mechanical effectiveness and road behavior. Both the fastback and the SW with Shooting Brake profile attract attention both for their further sharp and athletic design and for their high level performance.
Driving pleasure is one of Peugeot’s hallmarks. Electrification opens up new opportunities to offer new ways of experiencing the car designed for customers who wish to combine great driving satisfaction with low emissions. The Peugeot Sport engineers have worked hard to achieve a perfect combination of the different power supplies, obtaining record maximum power for the House and impeccable road holding, thanks to targeted refinements of the already excellent mechanics of the 508. The Plug-In engine. Hybrid of 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered allows, thanks to the combined action of its 200 HP PureTech turbo petrol engine and its two 110 and 113 HP electric motors located, respectively, on the front and rear axle, to reach a total power 360 hp in Sport driving mode. This mode is the result of Peugeot’s decades of experience in the racing world and which allows the maximum power of the powertrain to be kept constant. Moreover, thanks to the presence of one of the electric motors on the rear axle, the car is also equipped with four-wheel drive, which is essential to be able to ground all the power and torque it has (520 Nm) but also to tackle roads with low coefficient of friction.
Lovers of dynamic driving will fully appreciate Sport mode which makes the most of the 360 hp of the 508 PSE to offer superior driving pleasure. Everything is at the service of maximum performance: steering response, suspension calibration, accelerator pedal responsiveness, engine delivery management. In this mode, great performance can be obtained, as evidenced by the passage from 0 to 100 km / h covered in just 5.2 seconds, the kilometer from standstill in 24.5 seconds or the 80-120 recovery in just 3 seconds. A sea of adrenaline that involves the emission of only 42 g / km of CO2, for a car that can reach a maximum speed of 250 km / h self-limited. All this in a plug-in hybrid car that can travel in pure electric for 46 km, also allowing access to the central areas of different cities.
In addition to the Sport driving mode, there are others four selectable modes: Electric (for pure electric driving for over 40 km), Comfort (to favor the absorption of the roughness of the road), Hybrid (to take advantage of the single or synergic action of the engines according to the individual driving context) and 4WD (to have all-wheel drive always active). As it could not be otherwise in a proposal that combines performance and efficiency, the aerodynamics of the 508 and 508 SW Peugeot Sport Engineered have been further refined by the atelier technicians. The front bumper has large air intakes and, like the rear one, adopts aerodynamic flaps to optimize the flow of air around the car. In addition, its exclusive 20 ”alloy wheels are designed to ensure optimal cooling of the brakes which have a record size: 380 mm the size of the front discs.
Inside, the Peugeot. i-Cockpit is at the service of performance and an intuitive driving experience, even more satisfying. Both the 10-inch HD capacitive touchscreen and the 12.3-inch raised digital instrument cluster feature unique graphics and can be customized. The compact steering wheel enhances the car’s agility and sports the three claws of the Peugeot Sport Engineered range. The new “Comfort-Fit” seats are upholstered in a unique combination of fabric, Alcantara and Nappa Mistral leather, with Kryptonite stitching. To ensure the highest level of comfort, they are heated and have a massage function, as well as electric adjustment for both armchairs. With the 508 and the 508 SW PSE, Peugeot Sport takes the performance and comfort of the electrified models of the Lion brand to the highest levels, following a past full of confirmation of the capabilities of the House’s sports atelier: iconic cars of the past such as the Peugeot RCZ-R, the Peugeot. 208 GTi 30th or the Peugeot. 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport now has an accredited descendant that blazes a new exciting path in the world of performance.
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