The new Peugeot 308, known internally as "Project T7" replaces the Peugeot 307. Appeared in 2001, the 307 came to distance themselves from their rivals thanks to its design of semi-tall architecture. Peugeot has sold more than 3 million units in six years. It is available throughout the retail network of Peugeot. Here you can configure your version.
The 'T7' is based on platform 2 of the PSA Peugeot Citroën. The 308 has thus input, solid foundation for its development. This platform is distinguished by its high rigidity.
The Peugeot 308 has a length of 4.276 m, or only 74 mm more than the 307, 2001, a wheelbase of 2,61 m, identical to the 307, a front overhang limited to 926 mm (48 mm more than the 307) and rear overhang of 742 mm (+ 26 mm compared to 307), a major width of 1.815 m, an increase of 53 mm and a height of 1.498 m (12 mm less than the 307).
It also increases the width of vias, the lead measured 1.526 m (+ 20 mm compared with the 307 tire equivalent) and rear 1.521 m (+6 mm compared to 307).
The wheel range comprises measures 195/65R15 tires, 205/55R16, 215/55R16, 225/45R17 and 225/40R18 even (available in Premium and GT versions).
The new Peugeot 308 has a body with a coefficient Cx of 0.29, a value that allow to reach the top of the market.
The glazed area is 3.60 m2 in the five-door version. The panoramic glass roof glazing has a total area of 4.86 m2.
In the front, visually minimizes cross the windshield and the glass seems to outline the roof deck, on the side and the glass roof extends almost like a curtain and rear as open angle (8 , 27 ° to the vertical of the occupants) that the ceiling limit is no longer detectable by the passengers in the rear.
Its interior dimensions of the excellent improvement of its predecessor. In the front, has a width of 1,464 mm between elbows (1,505 in the three-door version) and a 924 mm vertical habitability. On the back, a width of 1,471 mm between elbows (1,474 in the three-door version) and a 890 mm vertical habitability.
The trunk has a volume of 430 liters of water (or 348 dm3 VDA standard) under the tray, or from 442 liters of water (368 dm3 VDA) on top of backups including: a large space for placing objects in polystyrene located above the temporary spare wheel 17.27 l (water) / 5 dm3 VDA (country) and a space for placing objects on the right side open and one closed in the left 3.82 l / 0 dm3 VDA.
The hatch for long items can extend this up in the carrier space and functionality of the rear seats split 40/60 (back seats) can increase the volume of the trunk to 1398 liters of water (1 201 dm3 VDA). Adjustable straps and a network (depending on the version) complete a hands-on luggage. This network can be installed in different ways thanks to twelve securing clips, including four on suspending bags of provisions. A strap can raise the mat and keep it elevated to keep its hands free, being tied by a red hook 13e located on the rear tray.
A total volume of almost 42 l. for storing objects
Among them, the glove, with a volume greater than 10 l can accommodate a water bottle 1,5 l. Its top, open / close attendance, has its own special spaces for placement of objects (glasses, phone, maps and spaces "tube" for unused cartridges environment perfume etc ...). Is heated in some versions equipped. It also has jacks for connecting audio devices or video scrollable (with telematics) are fixed on the left side.
At the end of the console, after the media for two glasses, is a cover of the central support that gives access to a space object placement of 2.12 l It can take six-CD and different objects. A retarder in the door testimony to the care provided to finish.
Moreover, we find a connection between the technician and the console front, which determines a space with soundproof coating to deposit keys and phone, bags located in the front and rear doors offer a total of nearly 15 l to keep close at hand maps, guides and other objects.
The front door pockets can accommodate, in an upright position, a water bottle of 1.5 l, and the back, a bottle of 50 cl. In the posterior end of the console, a "trash" of expected roles and rocker cover ... bones. A space for accommodation of glasses padded with cushioned kinematics is set in the arch of the ceiling instead of keeping the driver's grip. In the passenger side there is a hook 'carrier bags' shrink in the appropriate space on the dashboard. In the absence of CD changer, an available pool of an ISO can accommodate different objects.
According to accounts, offers other opportunities for placement of objects: drawers under the front seats, central arm rear hatch extends the ski and provides a space for placement of objects closed, two cupholders and two pockets for pens. Is implanted at the same level as the arms of the doors, thus offering rear passengers comfortable postural comfort.
An ingenious rear tray
In some versions, the rear tray of a conventional type is replaced by a tray that includes a space for the placement of objects in a volume of 8.75 l, closed by a cap and can contain objects, an umbrella and a racket. His ingenious lid has two handles face to face, making the content of the object placement area accessible from inside the vehicle or from the rear, with the trunk open. May be available as the classic tray, or behind the rear seats or in the bottom level of the trunk.
The seats are slightly lower than implanted in 307 (- 15 mm) to offer a driving position more of a 'saloon' that 'people carrier' offer, however, a vertical displacement of 50 mm (+ 13 mm and - 37 mm) with respect to the nominal height, thanks to an active enhancement that allows a multitude of pitches to drive. They are made from a new frame - compact to maximize space and rigid to withstand the most severe shocks and thus protect the occupants. Optionally can be upholstered in leather and mainstream bands heaters.
You can slip on 230 mm for the comfort of people of all heights. Other developments are that the front seats can benefit from a lumbar adjustment and driver's seat (leather versions) of electrical settings according to four axes. Three buttons allow you to memorize these settings, and are placed in a plate placed on the outside of the seat. The rear seats are 40/60 and offer fractional ski hatch in numerous versions. His cinematic practice allows tilting and depress them, but also disassembly so as to benefit a maximum length if necessary.
For a better view ...
When we opened the car with the remote host lighting (customizable) along the interior lights and turn signals to light the way to the vehicle. Since the opening of the door, add lighting thresholds (renvalso under the door) and foot stirrups.
At the close with remote control, turn signals stay on for a few seconds (configurable timing). The ambient lighting (on / off by parameter setting menu) consists of a small-intensity lighting of the stirrups for feet, to find a fallen object and an ambient LED in the overhead console, whose light beam illuminates the console in the vertical. The rear-seat passengers benefit on themselves, side lights for reading.
To breathe better ...
The aeraulic the 308, much studied, participates in the comfort on board thanks to a circulation of air which flows, in particular five aerators in the front, heating ramps under the dashboard to the attention of the feet and two steerable fins vents for rear passengers.
In addition, the 308 benefits from a new group declined even more powerful air conditioning in two levels: a manual climate control and a bi-zone automatic climate control, the latter can also function in mono-zone, with a single command, when is alone on board. A filter protects the interior against dust and pollen. With dual zone climate control, activated carbon also limits some hydrocarbon odors. In some versions, a heat-reflective windscreen, side sunshades on the rear curtain or even electric panoramic roof bring the occupants thermal comfort even more.
To choose a scented atmosphere ...
Like other models of the PSA, the Peugeot 308 incorporates an ambient perfume is dispersed throughout the carrier, with the desired intensity, a perfume selected from a range of six proposals: Spring flower, Exotic vanilla, Cocoon lodge, Wood sensation, air and Pure Sweet sensation (antismoking properties). The choice of these flavors was made within the framework of respect for the health of occupants and the environment. The cartridge, which can be re-closure, is implanted in the middle of central aerator.
Essential for the comfort, noise levels treatment was taken into account at all levels of design and produced as a result the search for body rigidity, lack of wind noise, setting processes in the body chassis, the new calibration of diesel engines also reduce combustion noise, choice of double sealing gaskets, the dash board, side windows with a thickness of approximately 4 mm, and an acoustic laminated windshield. A dedicated work to mitigate the noise from the elements of joinery and accessories aimed at the elimination of any noise, such as platelets of stiffness in some places and anti-noise of variable thickness cotton elsewhere. For better acoustic comfort cushioned the Peugeot 308 range offers optional laminated side windows.
Auto radio and telematics
The sound system incorporates two antennas, and six speakers. For the best quality vibration, speakers are embedded in the structure itself. The RD4 car radio - Supports reading of MP3 files can support two tuners and an RCA auxiliary jack in the glove box for connecting portable audio devices. The Bluetooth headset, associated with the car radio, enables Bluetooth mobile phone present in the vehicle, capturing its main features and to transfer the vehicle. With all these aids can use your mobile phone without manipulation, to benefit from the speakers.
The RT4 system uses a 30 GB hard drive, has voice recognition and provides the information through a new color display 7''16/9e retractable, which provides a graphic style 3D perspective view.
This system consists of a GPS guidance system with maps of all Europe, with a rate of uptake of direction and optimized route calculation. Gives access to the TMC traffic information enriched by our partner ViaMichelin (France), and free traffic information broadcast in other European countries.
The car radio offers tri-tuner features cutting-edge audio and multimedia, as new and unheard-Juke-box function can store on your hard drive up to 180 hours of MP3 music.
It also has an integrated GSM phone that permits the hands-free mode; of access to innovative telematics services such as localized emergency call, automatically (through the deployment of a pyrotechnic element) or manually via the SOS button Peugeot service care, or the comparison with central customer contact via a button.
In France and Germany, you can access the Peugeot Services Mobiles. This new offering allows customers to provide efficient and personalized through a GSM phone to answer their specific needs. Must attend an appointment but do not know the address?. Looking for a restaurant in a particular price range and in a certain place?. Want to avoid an area of movement in a daily itinerary?. Want to get in France, the list of fixed speed cameras in your itinerary?. An operator at the other end for 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, to provide information on all these circumstances. These services are offered for a free trial period of 3 months and are then accessible via a monthly subscription, including the updating of the mapping within a year.
This set is accompanied by shots of audio / video aids in the glove box that can support portable devices (portable MP3 digital, camera, etc.) and a retractable color screen.
The RT4 system is associated with a color screen, retractable 7 "16 / 9 which is deployed and the driver receives from the start of contact. His cinematic offers three possible inclinations, and removal of the ignition key, all is hidden after the last memorized angle. This screen can also be tilted manually.
Finally, all supplies are completed by the presence of a 5-CD loader in the front and a JBL hi-fi system available with two types of car radio. It offers a digital amplifier, ten loudspeakers in six locations and a lower box on the right wall of the trunk.
Driving position
It has an adjustable steering wheel height and depth, multiple seat adjustments, manual or electric with memory for each specification. On the other hand, large exterior mirrors ensure better safety of rear-view and even more comfort in the drill.
The windshield wipers are of a "butterfly" flat brushes. In the line of sight, the combination of four circular chrome-ringed dials can accommodate between the tachometer and the counter, an array of points providing information - the computer on board, the pictograms of warnings, or indications of regulatory restriction speed or the slogans of GPS if applicable. It also introduces new features such as flashing lights pulsed only three times - in practical highway - or even the minimum level gauge liquid lavalunas.
According to accounts, you can have a limiter / cruise control, a pressure sensor tire inflation direct detection which locates the wheel with two levels of warning, insufficient inflation and possible bursting of a warning system involuntary change lanes (sharpening). This system detects any unintentional lane change in road and highway, from the time the vehicle speed reaches 80 km / h when the rails are delimited (solid or dashed, of whatever color). When the marking on the floor is crossed without the intermittent action, the six SHARPEN system sensors, implanted behind the front nose, detect the anomaly and give the order to your computer to warn the driver. A vibrator is located in the seat cushion, is then activated on the side of the lane change and helps to restore driver vigilance. A function button allows you to neutralize, if desired by the driver, following his shooting conditions.
Bi-Xenon
These headlamps give a bluish-white light next to the tripling of the day and allow the flow of a standard lamp, thus improving nighttime driving. Regulations, these Xenon headlamps are linked to a dynamic site correction and headlamp washers. Its elliptical form includes a hidden dynamic that enables the secure module code functions and routes. An additional headlamps, complex surface, can add even more intensity to improve the range on the road.
It has one function directional lights crossing, which in turn improves vision. Assisted vehicle at a speed between 5 and 160 km / h to adapt to different conditions of use, the headlights can swivel at a speed of 15 ° per second at an angle of 22 ° (15 ° outside and 7 ° in the interior). This feature provides the pleasant feeling that the system anticipates the next shift to do so night driving more comfortable and safer;
The new Peugeot 308 also has a number of driving aids very interesting as the assistant of a parking aid rear or front / rear. The system is activated when reverse gear step and at speeds below 10 mph for the front parking aid, provided they observe a stop for more than three seconds. Moreover, in the presence of the color multifunction display, the remaining distances are materialized by the zones of color and mirror tilted down and automatically displayed when you insert the reverse.
The remaining aid will be completed by the presence of firing automatic headlights, automatic windshield wipers with rain sensor (associated with heat-reflective windscreen) and the rearview mirror anti-glare Electrocrom Among notable.
The new Peugeot 308 has a structural stiffness (0.73 mrd/100mdaN or 40 Hz, an improvement of 10% compared to the good performance of the 307).
Frontal impact
To provide the best results in case of frontal impact, the new Peugeot 308 incorporates a new route of transmission less effort. This comes down to unfold via the adoption of two extensions added in the nose, the classic high track consisting of rails as a principle derived from technology 407. The third way consists of reinforcements situated above the front wheel housings, as an extension of the uprights of windows and door stiffeners friezes, elements that allow for shock absorption. An increased rigidification of the side rail of the dashboard and the front feet.
Thus, in case of collision, the distribution of power in the relationship becomes 3 / 5 on the main road, 1 / 5 by the way low and 1 / 5 by the third way. This three-way effort absorption will establish a strategy that determines the orderly accumulation of efforts to transmit, for "roads" preset, to areas designed to withstand: the dashboard, lower and sides of the box. This allows for building, about one cell compartment to protect occupants.
In addition, the 308 steering column is collapsible: at the time of a crash, will retract at a precise point to protect the driver. A footrest 'active' angle ensures the conservation of the driver's foot, which limits the risk of injury at the ankle.
In the whole structure materials have been used lighter than regular steel. So the use of veneers THLE (sheet of very high level elastic) and UHLE (sheet of ultra high-elastic) is applied to 11% by weight of the body (compared to 6% in 307). In this spirit, the bonnet, the low road and reinforcements are made of aluminum doors, while the fins and other body elements are composite.
Side impact
To better protect occupants in a side impact occurs, the central pillar has been particularly strengthened in the 308 thanks to the adoption of a technique called multi-layer '. The central stand is in fact composed of three thicknesses of plate, two of which are of type 'THLE. This foot is also reinforced at its base, as evidenced by its shape, the threshold level, clearly visible on opening the front doors.
In addition, all doors participate effectively in the global rigidification of the vehicle creating a solid link between the front feet, media and the rear wheel arches. They consist of aluminum side reinforcements and stiffeners door frieze. Special trims complete this scheme to help absorb energy.
Also, the sides of the body are completely "framed" and numerous intertwined traverse the outside stringers participating in the rigidity of the vehicle. The rear shock threshold level of the boot, an aluminum alloy beam was built to absorb shocks, reduce its impact on the box and ensure a good level of repairability.
Pedestrian collision
Structural and stylistic limitations are taken into consideration, from the technical specification. In this aspect, altitude of the lower beam (via low), the absorber and flexible composite material of the band's scheduled bumper attenuate injuries to his legs while another absorber, positioned behind the "nose of the bonnet" is dedicated to the protection of the femurs.
Furthermore, the design of the bonnet and the shape of its inner lining, taking into account the need for space on the mechanical components in order to reduce head injuries when he hit a pedestrian is struck with the hood.
Safety equipment consists of nine airbags are available to protect the occupants, two adaptive front airbags with a capacity of 60 l for 90 l driver and passenger, a steering column airbag 18 l for the protection of the lower limbs of the driver, two 12 l side airbags that protect the chest and pelvis of the passengers on the front, two curtain airbags for head 30 l of the front and rear passengers. Optional for some versions can incorporate two side airbags 6 l thorax protecting passengers from the rear. It is located in the lateral arch of the 5-door version.
The new Peugeot 308 has five seatbelts three fixing points and sound alerts the driver of unbuttoned, folded virtually pictograms in a light box.
In the front seats, belts feature pyrotechnic pretensioners and force limiters low calibration. In the rear seats have limiters fitted side belts.
The front headrests headrest improves contact with the head in a crash. The design of these headrests, associated with the seats, has been specially designed to limit the consequences in case of rear collision (whiplash).
It also incorporates an anti-dive system on the back, very effective due to lower housing plate seat "pumped". Two protrusions located on the floor can retain the seat during a crash and keep united the floor.
It is noteworthy that there has been an important work on the geometries and the powers of displacement, downloads efforts on ways to certain parts of the seats so that they "care for the bodies" effectively protects a vast range of heights and weights.
Children on board
The new Peugeot 308 is designed with three locations to host an Isofix child seat approved - one in front and two rear side seats. Installing a child seat, his back to the map, you need to deactivate the front passenger airbag using the ignition key. In this regard and in order to provide maximum security, a pictorial light (staying on) is implanted in the surveillance screen belt above rearview mirror. Shows the passenger airbag deactivation. In addition, a tell-tale indicates that the front passenger airbag is activated. This LED is lit for two minutes at the start and then shut off route in order not to disturb the vision, this being the most common configuration.
RT4 telematics system
Available as an option, in addition to functions allows audio, telephone and navigation, access to a helpdesk and Peugeot Emergency Service. This emergency call service, which precisely locates the vehicle is offered for free, with unlimited duration.
Currently operating in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Luxembourg. Allows start relationship with a professional who speaks the customer's home language. This service can be obtained manually or automatically (in case of firing pyrotechnic elements), allowing rapid intervention of emergency services.
Since its launch in 2003, Peugeot Urgency has already helped more than 1200 users. This emergency call system is, moreover, certified under the requirements of the French Civil Security, is approved by the Department of Defense and Civil Security (DDSC) under the French Interior Ministry.
The model line of petrol Peugeot 308 benefits from all recent engines developed in cooperation with PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW:
- 1.4 l VTi (95 HP) 136 Nm, manual gearbox 5 speed.
- 1.6 l VTi 16v (120 hp), 160 Nm, manual gearbox 5 speed.
- 1.6 l VTi 16v (120 hp), 160 Nm, automatic transmission 4-speed.
- 1.6 l THP (150 hp) and 240 Nm, manual gearbox 5 speed.
- 1.6 l THP (140 bhp) 240 Nm, gearbox 4-speed automatic.
The offer consists of 308 HDi engines have all the HDi direct injection technology:
- 1.6 HDi (90 bhp) 215 Nm, manual gearbox 5 speed.
- 1.6 HDi FAP (110 bhp) and 240 Nm, manual gearbox 5 speed.
- 1.6 HDi FAP (110 bhp) and 240 Nm, controlled manual gearbox 6 speed.
- 2.0 HDi FAP (136 bhp) 320 Nm, manual gearbox 6 speed.
- 2.0 HDi FAP (136 bhp) 320 Nm, gearbox 6-speed automatic.
- 1.6 liter THP 110 kW (150 hp) - EP6DT: The 1.6 liter THP (an acronym for "Turbo High Pressure") of a displacement of 1598 cm3 has maximum torque of 240 Nm available from 1 400 rpm, assures a remarkable reprise at low revs and a power of 110 kW at 5 800 rpm (103 kW - 140 hp - 6,000 rpm in its offer automatic gearbox).
Its turbocharger Twin-Scroll combines the exhaust gases to ensure maximum thrust on the turbine, while its system of direct injection high-pressure gas improves combustion and overall engine performance.
In his version of a manual gearbox offers acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.8 s and a recovery of 80 to 120 km / h in 7.8 s. Approved their average consumption is 7.1 l/100 km in combined cycle, gaining nearly 8% compared with a 307 equipped
2.0 petrol 130 kW.
- 1.6 l VTi 88 kW (120 bhp) - EP6: The 1.6 liter VTi (Variable Valve Lift and Timing Injection) is an indirect injection naturally aspirated engine, which has a maximum power of 88 kW (120 hp) to 6 000 rpm and a maximum torque of 160 Nm at 4 250 r.p.m. This pair is available in a very homogeneous since in the low engine speed (2 000 rpm), and reaches 140 Nm, or 88% of maximum torque, ensuring a wide range of use.
The technological content of this engine is very different from 1.6 THP, which takes a large number of common elements, constitutes one of the most interesting market engines. In addition to its distribution system draft continuously variable valve timing (VVT) on the intake camshafts and exhaust system variable valve lift intake gradually adjusts its maximum stroke according to the solicitation of the accelerator pedal. The combination of these two systems combined VVT lift system variable intake valves can, ultimately, improve the thermodynamic efficiency of a gasoline engine, significantly reducing your consumption (especially in partial load steps), including CO2 emissions and ensuring a more spontaneous response to greater engine flexibility.
This engine offers the Peugeot 308 and an average consumption of 6.7 approved the 100 km in the combined cycle with manual gearbox (about 10% profit on a 307 equipped with the old 1.6-liter 80 kW).
- 1.4 l VTi 70 kW (95 HP) - EP3: Latest addition to the recent engine family 'EP', the 1398 cm3 engine develops an output of 70 kW at 6 000 rpm and a torque of 136 Nm at 4 000 r.p.m. These features are especially used because 86% of this maximum torque, ie 117 Nm, available from 2 000 rpm
Excluding the smallest displacement induced by a smaller race, this engine retrieves all the technological elements implemented in the 1.6 VTi, as the two systems VVT and lift system variable intake valves.
VTi Both engines are equipped with a VVT (Variable Valve Timing or phase shifter continuametne variable) on each camshaft and variable lift technology of the intake valves derived from BMW's Valvetronic concept.
- 2.0 HDi FAP 100 kW (136 HP) - DW10BTED4: From a displacement of 1997 cm3, the "DW10B" develops a maximum power of 100 kW at 4 000 rpm and a generous maximum torque of 320 Nm at 2 000 rpm This pair may even be worth 340 Nm thanks to the function 'overboost' activated at the time of a strong solicitation of the accelerator, which allows, for example, overcome any safety requirement.
The "DW10B 'has a variable geometry turbocharger, a high pressure pump with electronic control (which allows a maximum pressure of 1 650 bars in the ramp by shedding load common), or six-hole piezo injectors that finely pulverized fuel within the combustion chamber (which allows optimal dosing, both in quantity and duration).
With a gearbox 6-speed manual gets a rebound from 0 to 100 km / h in 10.1 s and allows a recovery of 80 to 120 km / h in 8.4 s in 5th for fear approved consumption of 5, 5 l / 100 km in the combined cycle.
- 1.6 HDi FAP 80 kW (110 HP) - DV6TED4: Providing a maximum power of 80 kW at 4 000 rpm, this block of 1 560 cm3 HDi equipped with a particulate filter is characterized by a recovery and flexibility striking with a maximum torque of 240 Nm from 1 750 rpm
These features are achieved thanks to technologies such as its variable geometry turbocharger and direct injection system at high pressure (up to 1 600 bar). This maximum torque can be further increased to 260 Nm temporarily, thanks to the function 'overboost'.
This engine, which constitute the "heart of the diesel range" of 308, offers here a good compromise between performance and cost of use (4.7 l consumed per 100 km in the combined cycle 0.3 l less than a 307 ( - 6%) with equivalent engine with manual gearbox).
- 1.6 l HDi 66 kW (90 HP) - DV6ATED4: This 1.6-liter HDi has a maximum power of 66 kW at 4 000 rpm, for a maximum torque of 215 Nm at low revs to 1 750 rpm Derived from the block 1.6 liter 110 hp, is equipped with a fixed geometry turbocharger and uses the same direct injection technology. Its consumption is 4.5 l / 100 km in combined cycle (down from 8% compared to the 307 moved by the same engine) with only 120 g / km of CO.
Manual gearbox
Five of six engines in the range 308 are coupled to a manual gearbox of the type 'BE' five-gear, adapted to the specificities of each. The 2.0 HDi FAP is offered with a gearbox six-speed manual type "ML6C.
Automatic gearbox sequential control "Porsche Tiptronic system"
Two types of automatic gearbox sequential control "Porsche Tiptronic system" are available on the 308. Such transfers are clearly geared to comfort and ease of use, allowing a sequential operation mode.
An automatic gearbox four male type "AL4" is offered for the petrol engines of 1.6 liter VTi 88 kW and 1.6 THP 110 kW. Control laws of this gearbox have been calibrated to optimize consumption and provide the best possible compromise between consumption and speed recovery.
In the 2.0 l HDi FAP, the gearbox "AM6" appeared in the V6 petrol engines and the 607 HDi and the 407, comes to crown the 308 diesel supply. Dynamic and responsive, adapting to the user's driving style, this six-speed transmission allows to fully exploit the features of this engine.
Gearbox controlled six-speed (BMP6)
The manual gearbox piloted such as "MCP" is a completely new offer within the Peugeot range. Associated with the 1.6 l HDi FAP 80 kW (110 hp), the piloted gearbox six-speed manual, which allows the removal of the clutch pedal, is a real alternative to conventional gearboxes, thanks in particular their extra costs measured relative to the known manual gearbox. With its quick-response basis, it will appeal to aficionados of gear change, acting on the gear shift lever or the paddles located behind the wheel. Smart, meet the expectations of the followers of effortless driving herself from the speeds and the driver can resume manual at any time.
Suspensions
From a structural standpoint, the 308 benefits from a torsional rigidity of 0.73 mrd under a couple of 100 daNm (a gain of 10% compared to 307) that allows full exploitation of its running gear.
The platform of the new Peugeot 308 is based on the Pegueot 307. The front axle is pseudo McPherson type invert uncoupled anti-roll bar. The rear suspension, consisting of a torsion-beam, two arms and an integral anti-roll bar, allows for limited occupancy and a significant rigidity. The pressurized tube hydraulic shock absorbers at 3 bar.
The bond between the members and the nose is redefined in order to improve the transverse stiffness of the front end. The widening of the front and rear tracks, and the generous width of the tires and rims (1 / 2 inches over the 307) are modified to promote stability.
Also, the angle of the front, which evolves with a counter-body of -0.3, plays for the accuracy and incisiveness of the vehicle. The center of inertia of the Peugeot 308, declined by 5 mm with respect to 307, helps to improve performance over its predecessor.
Address
The Peugeot 308 inherits the leadership of rack and pinion type of Peugeot 307. It is controlled by an electro-pump group (EPG) hydraulic, whose assistance varies depending on vehicle speed, speed of rotation of the wheel and the oil temperature of the address. This allows continuous adjustment of the effort to provide.
A novelty at this level: two types of GEP are developed within the range of the Peugeot 308. This allows for a particularly optimal parameterization based on the engine and therefore the mass of the vehicle, for better steering comfort and good handling in the drill.
The Peugeot 308 2.0 HDi FAP and has a PEG of a power group of 650 watts, while the other engines offer a power of 575 watts.
Michelin Energy Saver
In developing the project T7, Peugeot has joined Michelin in its program innovations. The aim was to significantly reduce rolling resistance tire with no impact on its high level of performance in terms of grip and longevity kilometric ensuring security at the best level of the market.
This tire allows optimizing the rolling resistance by 20%, decrease the amount of energy needed to advance the vehicle and obtain a reduction in fuel consumption over the market average for a tire classic. Be mounted on wheels 15 and 16''in the 308 1.6 HDi 66 and 80 kW (90 et 110 hp).
The technology used for the first time worldwide in the Michelin Energy Saver that equips the Peugeot 308, is involved in the environmental efficiency of the vehicle. This technology saves nearly 0.2 liters of fuel per 100 km in the combined cycle, or a reduction of 4 grams of CO2 per km *. This corresponds to about one tonne of C02 less over the life of the vehicle.
Brake Team
In the front, braking is assured by 283 mm vented discs diameter and 26 mm thick and 302 x 26 mm for the 308 2.0 HDi FAP. The front brake stirrups have a diameter of 57 mm piston taken to allow good
level of "bite".
The rear is equipped with two discs of 249 x 9 mm. ADEAS the Peugeot 308 comes standard with an ABS system, with electronic brake distribution (REF), and an emergency braking assistance (EBA). The automatic activation of emergency lights in case of strong deceleration effect thereto.
The ESP system of standard or optional depending on the version, adds to these same functions antiderrapamiento system (ASR) and stability control (CDS). You can unwind, to guarantee some traction in difficult situations and automatically reconnects above 50 km / h.
The Peugeot 308 range consists of five finishes, GT, Premium, Sport, Comfort, Urban.
Range
The environments and upholstery inside the Urban range and provide a relaxing Comfort monotone black, black instrument panel, interior floor paint black and "warm silver" in the doors, woven string and fabric "Sibayak»
At the Sport and Premium offers features three settings, black, velvety Creole.
The atmosphere has a black dashboard trim black and tri-seating area, complete type decorations "warm silver" (Sport) or "Square" (Premium) and tissue Starting string and black fabric.
The atmosphere has a velvety gray tone in crude, velvety type instrument panel at the top and bottom seat upholstery tri-area, full decorations "warm silver" or "Square" and mesh fabric 'crude Irazu' flanking chain with velvet fabric and mesh type "Apollo silky.
The native environment (brown / oil), only available in versions with 5-door body. Presents a chart of Creole in the top and gray on the bottom, with bi-material seats, decorations complete "warm silver" or "square" of woven string and fabric "Kawana" Creole, string accompaniment and Creole plot.
Finally, the finish (GT) has a leather upholstery / fabric that features a black environment through the cabin, also combined with a mesh fabric accompanied semicuero black.
Some versions have optional offers the upholstery: leather or leather simple integral.
The leather option presents a simple black hue instrument panel and dashboard light gray. The option incorporates an integral leather smooth leather trim 'Vintage' (brown clay) for seats - leather dashboard Vintage (top) and injected black (bottom). Accompanied crude gray perforated leather smooth leather for the seats - leather dashboard in black (top) and injected crude gray (bottom). This environment reserved for 5-door versions.
Materials and recycling
The Peugeot 308 anticipates the future recyclability approval applicable at the end of 2008, which require a fully comprehensive mass balance of matter that makes up a vehicle.
The 308 has benefited from the implementation of the application MACSI (Information System of the composition of matter), software tool that aims to know the precise composition in mass and materials of parts from
our suppliers.
99% of the mass of the Peugeot 308 is composed of only five major categories of materials, mostly easily recyclable or recoverable: metals, plastics, fluids, rubber and glass.
Prohibited substances and regulated
To ensure compliance with the regulations (in particular European legislation 2000/53/EC) on hazardous substances to the environment (especially heavy metals), special attention was paid to the different materials that compose the 308.
Thus, with the exception of some elements that benefit from a repeal regulations (such as the battery) and which are subject to special treatment for the end of the life of the vehicle, the 308 is free of cadmium, lead, chromium chromium and mercury.
Parts of the Peugeot 308 used a portion of recycled plastics, including fenders, box and placing the hydraulic jack
some shrouds.
Industrial process
The assembly lines of the Peugeot 308 at the premises of Sochaux and Mulhouse have been designed and sized to ensure a top quality manufacturing. Thus, the "hardware", every vehicle is checked by laser cameras that ensure a perfect geometric quality, determining vehicle performance. During assembly, in which 75% of the parts are assembled by hand, made a particular effort on the ergonomics of the workplace and staff training in order to ensure the best outcome. At each stage, are strict quality controls at the level of tolerance intervals, have been multiplied and severizados.
Furthermore, the launch strategy in two phases of the Peugeot 308 range allows better control of the industrial process in the assembly phase in rate of production lines to guarantee the highest quality from the first vehicles produced.
Essays
Peugeot, consistent with the imperative of quality set by the new management of the Group, has implemented substantial additional resources in carrying out the shooting schedule of the program T7. 2,000,000 km, or twice the initial program of running, were driving runs in "client" before marketing the vehicle. The goal is to replenish a maximum of information likely to improve or correct the minor detail that does not respect the objectives of improved quality of the 308 at launch.
In 2008 the market will the rest of body, ie, the familiar and the Coupe Cabriolet. With regard to engines and transmission, also next year will be eventful for the Peugeot 308 with, in particular, the launch of a tender
gasoline "BioFlex". Peugeot want and accompany the emergence of biofuel markets. This offer will roll with a composite fuel up to 85% ethanol. Recall that all the HDi diesel engines of the Peugeot range in captive fleets, accepts from today, without any adaptation, work with a 30% biodiesel.
Also display a hybrid HDi technology. This technology, which accumulates the thermodynamic advantages of the HDi diesel engine and an additional electric motor take over at low speeds, allowing a gain in consumption in the order of magnitude of 30%. This technology has already been presented in two prototypes of the PSA, the Peugeot 308 and Citroën C4 Hybride Hybride.
The Peugeot 308 CC is an independent four-seater convertible with retractable hardtop. It is the third body in the range, the family currently being marketed (SW) and sedan (3 and 5 doors). For 2009 reached a variant four-seater Coupe.
