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Old 02-25-2019, 06:38 AM   #1
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Peugeot is set to unveil this ‘Concept 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered’ sports sedan at the 2019 Geneva motor show.

Peugeot has already flagged its intention to expand electrification across its entire range – indeed, the whole line-up will have an electric option by 2023 – but here’s concrete proof of what a high-performance production Pug hybrid will look like.

Developed by the brand’s performance division, Peugeot Sport – the petrolheads responsible for the RCZ-R coupe, 208 GTi 30th and 308 GTi – the Concept 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered will debut at the Geneva motor show on March 5.

Building on the running gear of the sensational 2018 eLegend coupe concept while continuing the production flavour of the 308 R Hybrid and its mechanicals, the Concept 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered shows that the sky’s the limit for performance from the French brand.

It seems Peugeot is no longer content with simply having hot hatches as its sporting flag-wavers. It wants to produce proper performance cars… with a twist.
That twist, of course, comes from electrification. And, if the 508 PSE is anything to go by, the result will be electrifying on several levels.

Featuring a 150kW ‘Pure Tech’ turbo-petrol engine up front in conjunction with an 82kW electric motor, as well as a separate 150kW electric motor powering the multi-link rear axles (making combined total maximum torque of 500Nm), Peugeot Sport claims the all-wheel-drive 508 PSE is good for 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds, the standing 400m in 12.5 seconds, and an 80-120km/h rolling acceleration time of 2.5 seconds.

That’s BMW M3 grunt from a progressive, hyper-efficient, cutting-edge vehicle that doesn’t fit the traditional performance-car blueprint – one that, thanks to an 11.8kWh battery, can travel up to 50km in pure electric mode.

The show car is based on the new 508 sedan but with significant modifications. The front track has been widened by 24mm, the rear track by 12mm, and the blade-like 20-inch wheels wear new 245/35R20 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. Coated in ‘Selenium Grey’ paint with ‘Kryptonite’ lime-green details highlights and carbonfibre mirrors, the 508 PSE’s interior is bathed in Alcantara trim with flashes of Kryptonite.

The Concept 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered marks the start of an important year for the French Lion brand, as it prepares for the launch of its first commercial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) later in 2019.

Supported by the hash-tag #unboringthefuture, Peugeot CEO, Jean-Philippe Imparto, said “electrification provides a marvellous opportunity to develop new driving sensations. We are creating a ‘neo-performance’ [with] new energy sources, new features, new territories [and] new challenges.”

If the Concept 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered does come to fruition with this level of performance, it’ll definitely be new territory for the French. Former German-occupied territory, only in automotive land.
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PEUGEOT presenting 400 hp hybrid concept at Geneva show

ENGINEERED at the upcoming Geneva motor show. A derivative of the PEUGEOT 508 HYBRID sedan, the concept delivers high performance with low emissions.


PEUGEOT SPORT was given the task of developing this new model line. For this concept vehicle, PEUGEOT SPORT drew upon the experience gained with two electric concept cars:

The ultra-efficient 208 HYbrid FE (2013) recorded GTi-level performances with emissions and fuel consumption that were lower than the smallest ICE on the market at the time. Following a range of optimizations, a CO2/km score of 46g was achieved, with a performance of 0 to 100 km/h in 8s.

The 308 R HYbrid Concept (2015) laid claim to absolute performance levels: 500 bhp total power output, 730 N·m torque and 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds.

The PEUGEOT SPORT engineers united the potency of three engines (a PureTech 200, an 110 bhp electric motor at the front and a 200 bhp motor at the rear), two power sources and four-wheel drive to provide spectacular in-gear acceleration, developing a maximum torque of 500 N·m. These characteristics place the Concept 508 PEUGEOT SPORT ENGINEERED on an equal footing with a 400 bhp ICE vehicle.

Braking design is tailored to match performance: 380 mm ventilated front disks fitted on aluminium dishes activated by four sliding pistons (38 and 41 mm in diameter) mounted on a fixed caliper.

The PEUGEOT 508's chassis was specifically modified to lower the vehicle body height, include new damping laws and to widen the front track by 24 mm, the rear track by 12 mm. The precision steering has also been improved to provide extra efficiency and heightened pleasure at the wheel.

The 11.8 kWh battery deliver real fuel efficiency with an all-electric range of of up to 50 km (31 miles) (WLTP).

In Sport mode, thermal and electric power sources can be aggregated up to 190 km/h.

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Old 02-25-2019, 11:21 AM   #3
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anybody else see some of the Datsun IDX in that?

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anybody else see some of the Datsun IDX in that?

I think it's more the modern car design trend that's going on in the E-legend/datsun concepts; squinty headlights, small mirrors, trying to minimize pillars, etc. I see the similarities, but I don't think it was an intentional copy.

The 508 is kinda meh looking to me, also looks a lot like everything else out there; again, modern design similarity issues.
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I see 5 year old Accord and Scion tC. Respectably.
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Old 02-25-2019, 04:13 PM   #7
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Lime green accents only look good on certain cars, and I'm not sure this is one of them.
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Doesnt do any homage to the original peugeot 5, bummer
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I see Audi in the sides and Mitsu in the front.


dat ass doh.
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Old 02-25-2019, 09:08 PM   #11
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I definitely see iDX in the design. That said, it will never go into production.
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Engineered (PSE) division with the introduction of the 508 PSE plug-in hybrid.

Previewed by a concept shown last year at Geneva, the new model is available in five-door liftback and wagon configurations, and it is the French brand’s most powerful road car ever.

With the fastest mid-size models in its sights, the new 508 PSE boasts a total output of 360 PS (355 HP / 265 kW) and 520 Nm (384 lb-ft) of torque. It packs a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with two electric motors, one on each axle, plus an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive.

As a result, the car is capable of sprinting to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.2 seconds. The automaker claims that from 80 to 119 km/h (50-74 mph), it needs just 3 seconds, whereas the top speed has been electronically capped at 250 km/h (155 mph). The average fuel consumption is rated at 2 l/100 km (115.7 mpg US / 139 mpg UK) and the CO2 emissions stand at 46 g/km in the WLTP cycle.

The 508 PSE features five driving modes, including Electric, which lets it cruise for 42 km (26 miles) in complete silence. Meanwhile, Comfort mode softens up the suspension for a more relaxed experience behind the wheel and Hybrid automatically selects between the internal combustion engine and electric power for optimized fuel efficiency. In Sport, you enjoy full boost, with sharpened steering, throttle and suspension; this mode also features a fake engine sound system. Finally, the 4WD mode provides the maximum possible traction on slippery surfaces.

The 11.5 kWh battery, which does not eat into the boot capacity nor the cabin space, can be charged in less than 7 hours when using a standard domestic socket. The time drops to under 2 hours at a 7 kW wall box.

Available in Selenium Grey, Pearl White and Nera Black, with bright green accents that are a nod to its electrified nature, the 508 PSE features an aerodynamic body kit, with front winglets and rear diffuser, and rides on 20-inch wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

Mixing Mistral Nappa Leather and Alcantara, the cabin is decorated with double stitching in Tramontane Grey and Kryptonite, with the latter being found on the outside as well. The model is supplied with the i-cockpit, digital head-up display, 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Focal premium audio system and heating and massage functions for the driver’s seat.

The 508 PSE is also equipped with all the driving aids available to the rest of the range, such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Night Vision, Lane Departure Warning and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go.

Coinciding with the launch of its performance division, Peugeot has also announced that it will return to Le Mans from 2022 with a new hypercar.



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It looks like a Kia with a Civic front end.
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It does look nice, sadly doesnt have any styling nods to the old 5 but its a looker.
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Peugeot may be a little late to the sporty family car party, but they’re here nonetheless, with a plug-in hybrid version of the latest 508.

Unveiled last year and launched in Europe this month, the brand’s most powerful series production road car ever was recently subjected to two fast laps of the Bugatti Circuit. Mind you, they were not timed, yet the run was filmed from the cockpit and it’s a good opportunity to check out the 508 PSE (Peugeot Sport Engineered) first-hand.

For the 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint, Peugeot claims 5.2 seconds, whereas flat-out, the model will hit 155 mph (250 km/h). A 1.6-liter turbocharged engine connected to an eight-speed transmission and two electric motors work together to develop a combined 355 HP (360 PS / 265 kW) and 384 lb-ft (520 Nm) of torque

The 11.5 kWh battery gives it a zero-emission range of 26 miles (42 km) and helps keep the CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in check, with 46 g/km and a WLTP-rated 2 l/100 km (117.6 mpg US).

The official starting price of the 508 PSE in Germany is €66,640 ($80,938) for the liftback and €67,940 ($82,517) for the estate, and all cars feature a sporty body kit, comprising of the new bumper with winglets, grille, side skirts and diffuser, and 20-inch wheels.

The exclusive upholstery, i-Cockpit, 10-inch infotainment system, head-up display, heated front seats, automatic emergency braking, night vision, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control are also present.
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***9658; Silent PHEV, powerful sports car
***9658; Dramatic looks, company car numbers
***9658; Is it worth the £50k asking price?

Meet the many-hatted Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered – in one package a stylish fastback, business-class motorway cruiser, zero-tailpipe-emissions planet-pleaser and now, apparently, a powerful sports car.



That's a lot of plates to spin. So it won't surprise you to hear Peugeot's turned to a flexible plug-in hybrid powertrain to achieve it, promising more power than a regular petrol or diesel with the option to run emissions-free for a claimed 26 miles too.

Thing is, the 508 is mostly bought by company-car drivers, who usually only require a posh badge to impress clients, an M Sport bodykit to impress colleagues, and a small diesel engine to impress the fleet manager. Does the PSE model over-complicate things?

Who cares? It's a fast Peugeot!

Well yes, there is that, but consider the £50,000 price tag – for retail customers that puts the 508 PSE in the crosshairs of the BMW M340i and Audi S5 Sportback.

That's not an inherently difficult circle to square, because this is not only a fast Peugeot, but a very fast, very good Peugeot.

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It's actually the most powerful roadgoing car the French maker has ever sold, in fact, with as much power in its electric motors as the 405 T16 we all so desperately want it to be.

Why doesn't it have a GTi badge?

Peugeot says that's a question only British journalists ask, such is our love of the marque's heritage hot hatchbacks. But the 508 is something entirely different, offering a broader spread of talents than an out-and-out sports saloon.

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The Sport Engineered name means it's a 508 first and foremost, with the benefit of being breathed on by Peugeot's go-faster division. It's WandaVision to The Avengers or The Mandalorian to Star Wars.

What's it like to drive?

Fast! But that shouldn't be a surprise, considering the 335bhp and 384lb ft of torque on offer from a 1.6-litre petrol engine and two electric motors, and an all-wheel drive system to help deliver it all cleanly to the tarmac.

It's not as fast as a pure-petrol M340i or S5 with those numbers, because it's heavier than a pure-petrol car. But it's not as heavy as you might imagine – the 1850kg kerbweight is actually pretty good for a PHEV.

The gearbox likes to shuffle up the cogs to save fuel (as is the way these days), but in Sport mode it seems to hang onto them for too long. The best solution is to use the column-mounted manual shift paddles, but these are too short and set too high – more suited to a ten-to-two driver than a quarter-to-three. Plus the left paddle is sandwiched between the left indicator stalk and cruise controls, and this is annoying.

508 pse rear cornering

Things are better in the handling department where the 508 PSE is quite neutral in a corner and can be persuaded into a bit of lift-off oversteer as you'd expect in a car fettled by Peugeot Sport. This car is lower and wider than the standard model, and has its own springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.

The suspension is adaptive and offers a broad spread of settings, from comfy to firm, although there's always an edge to the ride that reminds you you're in the sportiest version. Otherwise it's typical Peugeot Sport – more hot hatch than a saloon, with light controls, a little bit of bodyroll, and agility and compliance to the ride, which adds huge fun on UK roads.

508 pse front tracking

Only one thing stands out (and being a plug-in hybrid this won't surprise you): the brake pedal is spongy and hard to get dialled into. The 508 PSE is equipped with Alcon calipers and bi-material discs, which offer plenty of stopping power, but without mechanical pedal feel it can be hard to meter out.

How long does it take to charge?

The 11.5kWh battery takes about three to four hours to fill at the standard 3.7kW rate – a 7.4kW charger is an option, dropping the time to one hour and 45 minutes. Either way you only get a Type 2 cable, with no three-pin unless you pay for it.

You need a full battery to get all 355hp, although with no charge the 508 will run as a sort-of hybrid in town, and on the whole it's pretty smooth and unobtrusive.

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Pick up the pace, though, and you'll be greeted by the slightly reedy and over-synthesised tone of the petrol engine, which is alright when you want to cruise around in peace, but not very soul-stirring when you crack on. Still, that's another good reason to keep it charged.

Is it any different inside and out?

It's a pretty subtle change in exterior styling – from a distance – but as you get closer you'll notice all sorts of enhancements.

The most stand-out are the Kryptonite green additions, including the new claw logo, and the aggressive diffuser and aero ducting on the front bumper. Small vertical blades stick up on the edges of both and are probably more useful for tucking the cable into while the car's on charge than actually channelling air, but they're quite cool nonetheless.

508 pse interior

Inside, you still get Peugeot's divisive i-Cockpit layout with its tiny steering wheel set below the dials, but with more carbonfibre effect material. Overall it's a nice interior, very futuristic-looking, but the hard plastic used for the door bins and under the armrest stick out on a £50,000 car.

Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered: verdict

The 508 has been twice compromised in becoming this Peugeot Sport Engineered model – firstly by adding batteries and electric motors, and then again by giving it a performance focus.

What makes this car stand out against rival performance PHEVs is the fact it gives away very little in terms of outright practicality. The boot capacity is the same as a non-plug-in Pug at 487 litres, and despite being way more fun and accomplished to drive than the standard 508, it's barely any less comfortable day-to-day.

Yes, an old-school straight-six would be a more evocative powerplant, but the ability to drive emissions-free and the overall improvement in fuel economy in this 508 goes a long way to addressing that balance. It's an odd niche, but one that deserves plugging.


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I like the Looks of that 508 up there..

here's a YouTube Video of a 508 PSE..

Watch As A Peugeot 508 PSE Keeps Pace With A BMW M2 At The Nurburgring



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I was thinking Accord.
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Funny thing is they pulled off the Honda front end better than Honda did although I'm not a fan of teardrop LED's like this and the new Cadillacs.
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