The 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered Concept is more potent than any production car currently in the brand's lineup. It uses a 200hp petrol engine mated to dual electric motors – 110hp on the front axle and 200hp on the rear – to produce a combined power of 400hp plus 500Nm of torque.
The all-wheel-drive car boasts a 0-100 km/h time of just four seconds, with top speed electronically limited to 155 km/h.
A plug-in hybrid using an 11.8kWh battery, the 508 Peugeot Sport Engineered is capable of a range of up to 31 miles on battery power alone and produces CO2 emissions of just 49g/km (under the new WLTP measurement system).
Improved aerodynamics include a 3D-printed front valance to direct air to the radiator and rear diffuser. Winglets on the quarter panels help circulate air over the car, aiding efficiency and range.
According to Peugeot, the Geneva concept will be finished in Selenium Gray with “Kryptonite Green” accents. The interior features an abundance of Alcantara on the dashboard, steering wheel, and headlining, as well as more Kryptonite on the stitching and panels on the dash.
According to Peugeot CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, electrification provides an extraordinary opportunity to develop new driving sensations. “We created ‘new performance’… new features, new territories, new challenges – real enjoyment with just 49g/km CO 2 .”
Peugeot's plans for electrification include offering an EV or pure hybrid model of every model the brand sells by 2023. The 508 concept will be shown at the Geneva show alongside the previously announced 508 and 3008 plug-in hybrids.
