it was in the 1930s that Peugeot started the innovative concept of the coupé cabriolet, with the 601, 401 and 402 “Eclipse”. This concept was to become one of Peugeot’s trademark features and make the marque the No1 producer of coupé cabriolets, with today more than 500,000 vehicles sold worldwide.

The car that changed the UK convertible car market forever was the Peugeot 206 CC. Launched in the UK in January 2001, the 206 CC broke new ground with regards to technology, manufacturing and entry price. It brought a coupé cabriolet with an electric folding roof into the price range of everyone, not just the preserve of the luxury car market segment.

With the launch of the Peugeot 207 CC in March 2007, it will replace the legendary Peugeot 206 CC.

The 207 CC will be available at launch with two petrol engines and one diesel engine.

The first engine, and the one which is expected to be the most popular choice, is the 1.6 litre 120 bhp petrol engine. This engine has greater performance across the range than the previous 1.6 litre petrol engine fitted to the 206 CC and with a combined drive cycle fuel consumption figure of 43.5 mpg, reduces fuel consumption and emissions by 8% and 7% respectively. The second petrol engine is the class leading 1.6 litre 150 bhp THP petrol turbo-charged engine.

The third engine is Peugeot’s class leading 1.6 litre HDi diesel engine producing 110 bhp which is also fitted with a diesel particulate emission filter (DPFS) so ensures excellent performance and low fuel consumption with emissions of only 136 g/km.

Statistics

CO2 emissions: 136g/km

MPG Combined: 54.3

Engine: 1560cc Diesel
Transmission : 5 Speed Man

BHP/Torque: 110/240 NM
Kerb Weight: 1413 kg
Top Speed: 119 MPH
0-62 MPH: 10.9 secs
Insurance Group: 8E
Warranty: 36m / 60,000

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