Peugeot has unveiled Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered Concept. The vehicle will premiere at
the Geneva Motor Show and provides a glimpse into the future of the marque’s
electrified, performance-focused vehicles. Peugeot Sport created the Engineered Concept by
starting with the all-new 508 Hybrid and working its magic on the car’s design,
performance, and efficiency.
Powering the concept is Peugeot PureTech 200 engine that’s paired
with a 110 hp electric motor sending power to the front wheels. A second
electric motor, this time with 200 hp, has then been installed and drives the
rear wheels. Total torque sits at 500 Nm and Peugeot says that the
508 Sport Engineered Concept can reach 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds before
hitting a mechanically-limited top speed of 250 km/h. The sedan also
features an 11.8 kWh battery that allows for 50 km of all-electric
operation.
To complement the bespoke powertrain, Peugeot has
lowered the suspension and widened the front track by 24 mm and the rear track
by 12 mm. The steering system has also been improved and a set of Michelin
Pilot Sport 4S tires are fitted.
In addition, Peugeot has altered the car’s
appearance with a new front bumper which incorporates a 3D-printed valance to
direct air into the radiator and towards the rear diffuser. Other modifications
include small winglets on the quarter panels and flaps fitted to the subframes
to reduce aerodynamic drag. The concept is painted in ‘Selenium Grey’.
Peugeot has also gone to town with the 508 Sport
Engineered Concept’s interior. There’s new ‘comfort fit’ seats with leather and
Alcantara upholstery, a plush steering wheel with Alcantara and carbon fiber,
and a trio of Peugeot Sport Engineered lines across the bottom of the steering
wheel.
The roof, A-pillars and quarter panels are also bathed in Alcantara and
‘Kryptonite’ finishing is found around the door handles and dashboard.
The French automaker hasn’t said if the 508 Sport
Engineered will make it to the production line.
