Peugeot 308 GT models benefit from aesthetics, performance and trim upgrades
09 Sep 2014|5,321 views
The success enjoyed by the award-winning Peugeot 308 looks set to reach even greater heights with the arrival of a dynamic new flagship - the 308 GT. To be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month, the new 308 GT is available in both hatchback and stationwagon (SW) body styles, Peugeot claims both models offer improved styling, performance-oriented engines and bespoke chassis modifications to create a lowered ride height.
The new 308 GT retains all the elements, which have made the 308 range such a huge commercial hit throughout Europe - including a striking exterior design, innovative i-Cockpit cabin, versatile interior and high quality.
The 308 GT's unique design quality starts with the iconic Lion emblem moved from the bonnet's leading edge to the front grille flanked by three horizontal blades.
For optimum vision, the 308 GT has also gained a pair of top-of-the-range head lamps made up of 62 LEDs.
The 308 GT sits on 18-inch 'Diamant' wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres. The wheel's fluted spokes and engraved motif are exclusive to the 308 GT. At the rear, the 308 GT offers a striking and distinctive posture, thanks in part to the lacquered black diffuser and stylish twin exhaust pipes. The GT signature is integrated onto the tailgate, as well as the front grille and wheel arches.
An exclusive new ambiance is also achieved in the car's cabin, with both the roof lining and upper window pillars finished in anthracite. Red stitching adds a dose of performance flair to the upholstery trim and is applied on several areas of the cabin.
The 308 GT is 7mm closer to the tarmac at the front and 10mm at the rear for a more dynamic drive. The revised suspension is mated to a choice of high-performance engines, one petrol and one diesel, that meet stringent Euro6 emissions standards.
The 1.6-litre THP 205 Start-Stop petrol engine is specified with a six-speed manual gearbox to make the most of its 285Nm of torque. And the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 180 diesel engine delivers its maximum power of 180bhp and maximum torque of 400Nm.
This BlueHDi 180 oil burner is coupled to an EAT6 six-speed automatic gearbox, designed and developed in collaboration with Aisin AW. Its efficiency is almost the same as for a manual gearbox due to reduced internal friction and the use of torque converters applied whenever needed to avoid transmission slip.
Braking power is provided by a Bosch 9CE central unit distributing the braking effort between the four discs. At the front, the 330mm diameter and 30mm thick discs are gripped by floating callipers with 60mm pistons. At the rear, the discs are 268mm diameter on 308 GT and 290mm on 308 GT SW.
The success enjoyed by the award-winning Peugeot 308 looks set to reach even greater heights with the arrival of a dynamic new flagship - the 308 GT. To be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show next month, the new 308 GT is available in both hatchback and stationwagon (SW) body styles, Peugeot claims both models offer improved styling, performance-oriented engines and bespoke chassis modifications to create a lowered ride height.
The new 308 GT retains all the elements, which have made the 308 range such a huge commercial hit throughout Europe - including a striking exterior design, innovative i-Cockpit cabin, versatile interior and high quality.
The 308 GT's unique design quality starts with the iconic Lion emblem moved from the bonnet's leading edge to the front grille flanked by three horizontal blades.
For optimum vision, the 308 GT has also gained a pair of top-of-the-range head lamps made up of 62 LEDs.
The 308 GT sits on 18-inch 'Diamant' wheels, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres. The wheel's fluted spokes and engraved motif are exclusive to the 308 GT. At the rear, the 308 GT offers a striking and distinctive posture, thanks in part to the lacquered black diffuser and stylish twin exhaust pipes. The GT signature is integrated onto the tailgate, as well as the front grille and wheel arches.
An exclusive new ambiance is also achieved in the car's cabin, with both the roof lining and upper window pillars finished in anthracite. Red stitching adds a dose of performance flair to the upholstery trim and is applied on several areas of the cabin.
The 308 GT is 7mm closer to the tarmac at the front and 10mm at the rear for a more dynamic drive. The revised suspension is mated to a choice of high-performance engines, one petrol and one diesel, that meet stringent Euro6 emissions standards.
The 1.6-litre THP 205 Start-Stop petrol engine is specified with a six-speed manual gearbox to make the most of its 285Nm of torque. And the 2.0-litre BlueHDi 180 diesel engine delivers its maximum power of 180bhp and maximum torque of 400Nm.
This BlueHDi 180 oil burner is coupled to an EAT6 six-speed automatic gearbox, designed and developed in collaboration with Aisin AW. Its efficiency is almost the same as for a manual gearbox due to reduced internal friction and the use of torque converters applied whenever needed to avoid transmission slip.
Braking power is provided by a Bosch 9CE central unit distributing the braking effort between the four discs. At the front, the 330mm diameter and 30mm thick discs are gripped by floating callipers with 60mm pistons. At the rear, the discs are 268mm diameter on 308 GT and 290mm on 308 GT SW.
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