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The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now
have extra “six appeal” with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual
gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine.
The 207 Sport HDi 110 hatchback and SW
Sport and Outdoor HDi 110 models are now replaced by new versions fitted
with a new 6-speed manual gearbox and a more powerful HDi 112 bhp diesel
engine.
This new 1.6 litre HDi 112 FAP diesel
engine meets the requirements of the Euro 5 emission standards and
benefits from a number of improvements over the current 110 bhp unit.
These include increased performance in terms of driveability and
responsiveness, as well as quieter operation, while at the same time
reducing CO2 emissions.
Thanks to its new hi-tech design, this
new four cylinder engine with a capacity of 1,560 cm3 and
eight valves, has a maximum torque output of 270 Nm at 1,750 rpm, an
increase of 12.5% over the current engine and, during overboost, 285
compared to 260 Nm. It also has a very wide operating range with high
levels of torque available at all times, ensuring good driveability and
reduced fuel consumption on a day to day basis (since the user can drive
more often at lower engine speeds): 135 Nm from 1000 rpm, 242 at 1500
rpm, 270 from 1750 to 2000 and 224 Nm at 3500 rpm. Its maximum power
output is 112 bhp at 3600 rpm.
New-generation technology
A number of technical developments
derived from the extensive know-how of Peugeot’s engineers in terms of
HDi FAP diesel engines have made it possible to achieve these
improvements. Between this new 1.6 litre HDi and its predecessor, more
than 50 % of the parts have been entirely redesigned.
The engine uses Peugeot’s Extreme
Combustion Chamber System (ECCS) technology and a new Continental
Automotive System common rail injection where the injection pressure is
increased to 1,650 bars (compared to 1600 previously) as well as new
piezo-electric injectors with seven apertures (instead of solenoid
injectors with six apertures as fitted to the previous 1.6 litre HDi
diesel engine).
The engine management software has also
been entirely redesigned to give this unit more comprehensive injection
mapping (up to 5 injections per cycle), improved efficiency and better
diagnostics for after-sales service. This helps to improve the
homogeneity of the air/diesel fuel mixture for maximum performance,
quieter combustion and a reduction of emissions at source.
The engine also uses a Honeywell
Turbo Technology variable-geometry turbocharger, optimised in terms
of its size. Being smaller, it has a lower inertia, reducing response
times to a minimum. An improved exhaust gas recirculation system (EGR
valve) and the reduction of internal friction losses allows maximum
enhancement of engine efficiency while minimising potential energy
losses. Like its predecessor, this 1.6 litre HDi comes as standard with
a diesel particulate emission filter (FAP) with a service life of
112,000 miles.
Peugeot 207 Sport models also benefit
from improvements to the standard specification with the fitment of dark
tinted rear windows and rear electric windows on the five-door hatchback
and SW versions. |
