New 407 Coupe - press release - SEAT Cupra.net

**ZBOYD** · 29-07-2005, 15:35

The Peugeot brand has been associated with some great coupés over the years that have today become true classics around the world. Cars like the 404, 504 and 406 coupés have become icons of their time.

Today the new Peugeot 407 Coupé takes to the stage and will carry on that tradition of exclusive style and elegance.

World premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show – September 2005
Available in the UK – January 2006
A large Grand Tourer that can easily accommodate four passengers and all their luggage

Available at launch in the UK with three engines:
* 2.2 litre 16 valve petrol developing 160bhp
* 3.0 litre V6 24 valve petrol developing 211bhp
* 2.7 litre V6 24 valve HDI Diesel with Particulate Emission Filter developing 205bhp

All fitted with six speed gearboxes – manual or automatic dependent on model
Double wishbone front suspension with integral multi-arm rear suspension and exceptional torsional rigidity to guarantee optimal driving pleasure
Comprehensive safety package as standard: ABS, ESP, traction control, emergency brake assist, seven airbags, active front head restraints

Further information will be available in September.

*IainW* · 29-07-2005, 15:39

That's a good looking car. Better than the saloon which is a bit weird. Very elegant.

*Tom B* · 29-07-2005, 15:43

I like all of it, apart from the gills on the front bumper.

**ZBOYD** · 29-07-2005, 15:46

Not much power though, it maybe sleek but it will be barge like in weight, in this day and age for a sporty Coupe tourer it should have something in it, with serious get up and go.

**ZBOYD** · 29-07-2005, 15:48

Only 6bhp difference between a 2.7 V6 derv and a 3.0 V6 petrol.

*Neo_VR* · 29-07-2005, 18:42

Bet the 2.7 HDI chipped up will be a stormer... shame about the FWD tho

The back looks a bit like a SLR....

*driveforward* · 29-07-2005, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by toXXin

I like all of it, apart from the gills on the front bumper.

Agreed.. but my dislike is the new Pug whale like front intake.. looks gaumless

*djrichard* · 29-07-2005, 19:21

The way car designs are going we will all need to apply for an HGV licence to drive them. Big lardy ass under-powered pile of Frog crap with the usual French reliability to boot.

*MarkE* · 29-07-2005, 19:49

Nice front overhangs. Not.

**andyb** · 29-07-2005, 20:33

rip off of a dog here in North America, Dodge Sebring

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Pagnobito · 29-07-2005, 21:51

Now its got the gills to go with the fish mouth, if you buy one, mod it so that it has fins too.

*cordobabrendy* · 29-07-2005, 21:57

pugeot really dont have a performance hangup for some reason, they have made some nippy cars in the past but when it comes to GT style tourers they stick a 3.0 v6 150 bhp lump of shit that does 25 to the gallon....why????

*IainW* · 29-07-2005, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkE

Nice front overhangs. Not.

Extra long nose to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision. If they made that a requirement for all new cars, that would be tragic.

*brett* · 30-07-2005, 09:54

Looks like a ford cougar from the rear , seems to be large and lardy and like Z said ... where the hell is the power ???? i would have expected more power .

I think if it had too much power, it would go too fast and the body bits would begin to fall off, interior break etc..

*225* · 30-07-2005, 13:30

Unless its a fleet car option I cant see why anyone would buy one.

Martinoutfront · 30-07-2005, 15:04

Looks even better in the flesh

Should be a good buy second hand judging by the previous models residuals.

29-07-2005, 15:35	#1
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	New 407 Coupe - press release The Peugeot brand has been associated with some great coupés over the years that have today become true classics around the world. Cars like the 404, 504 and 406 coupés have become icons of their time. Today the new Peugeot 407 Coupé takes to the stage and will carry on that tradition of exclusive style and elegance. World premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show – September 2005 Available in the UK – January 2006 A large Grand Tourer that can easily accommodate four passengers and all their luggage Available at launch in the UK with three engines: * 2.2 litre 16 valve petrol developing 160bhp * 3.0 litre V6 24 valve petrol developing 211bhp * 2.7 litre V6 24 valve HDI Diesel with Particulate Emission Filter developing 205bhp All fitted with six speed gearboxes – manual or automatic dependent on model Double wishbone front suspension with integral multi-arm rear suspension and exceptional torsional rigidity to guarantee optimal driving pleasure Comprehensive safety package as standard: ABS, ESP, traction control, emergency brake assist, seven airbags, active front head restraints Further information will be available in September.

29-07-2005, 15:39	#2
IainW Diseasel Driver Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: West Lothian, Scotland Posts: 1,875	That's a good looking car. Better than the saloon which is a bit weird. Very elegant. __________________ 57 Luna Grey Leon 2.0 FR TDi 170

29-07-2005, 15:43	#3
Tom B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northampton Posts: 4,794	I like all of it, apart from the gills on the front bumper. __________________ Tom Ibiza Cupra TDI with Revo Stage 1 and Sira Alloys

29-07-2005, 15:46	#4
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	Not much power though, it maybe sleek but it will be barge like in weight, in this day and age for a sporty Coupe tourer it should have something in it, with serious get up and go. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

29-07-2005, 15:48	#5
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	Only 6bhp difference between a 2.7 V6 derv and a 3.0 V6 petrol. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

29-07-2005, 18:42	#6
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29-07-2005, 19:49	#9
MarkE Acceptable in the 80s Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,132	Nice front overhangs. Not. __________________ Mark 2008 Leon Cupra 2005 RICA Volvo V50 2.0D Sport 2003 revotechnik Leon Cupra R

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29-07-2005, 21:51	#11
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29-07-2005, 21:57	#12
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30-07-2005, 13:30	#15
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30-07-2005, 15:04	#16
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