Day to day dreams create different desires that fade or disappear as dawn breaks.Sometimes, they leave a strong impression but often, only a memory remains of thedream, nestled deep in one's sub-conscious.
Stylists, engineers and designers from different generations, all have these dreams. They,however, can turn their dreams into reality; they can express their dreams through theirdesigns.
As a group, they enthusiastically swap ideas, discuss concepts and agree on theparticular ideas. The Peugeot 907 is the result of such a dream. It is a GT coupé, createdwith reference to the past, the present and the future.This is the archetypal touring car, discreet, but processing a sculpted and elegant shape,luxurious on account of the choice of materials it incorporates, and also extremely sportyas a result of its styling and its unrivalled engineering credentials.
The 907 is a two-seater coupé, modern but also classic. As in the time of the greatcoachbuilders, this coupé embodies one of the finest engineering dreams of combining alarge capacity engine within a classical shape, achieving a genuine synergy of advancedtechnology and motoring tradition.
The 6.0 litre V12 engine (368 kW or 500 bhp) is positioned longitudinally behind thefront axle; connected by a small propshaft, it transmits its power to a six-speed gearboxplaced longitudinally in front of the rear axle.
The wheelbase of this GT coupé is 2.50 m, its length 4.37 m, its width 1.88 m, while itsheight culminates at 1.21 m and its passenger compartment, designed to accommodatetwo people comfortably, is situated just ahead of the rear axle to allow for a longbonnet. The kerb weight is around 1 400 kg.
The structure consists principally of a carbon fibre shell, to which the mechanicalcomponents, for example, the four double wishbone suspension units, are attached.Set into the bonnet, a glazed panel reveals twelve intake trumpets reminiscent of afairground organ.
The roof and front windscreen form a single glazed area in harmony with the rearwindscreen. Side vents are situated in the front wings and rear quarter panels, adjacentto the glazed roof, while a retractable rear spoiler is incorporated in the tailgate.
Two exhaust pipes emerge from either side of the car, which is equipped with 18'' wheelsand Michelin tyres, 275/40 at the front and 345/35 at the rear.
The body is painted Molybdenum Grey.
Brown leather and light grey alcantara trim is used to cover both the interior and theseats. The steering wheel rim and the gear lever knob have authentic wood inlays.
The instrument panel, although digital, is displayed in analogue style and the touchscreen of the central console is connected to a PC (GPS, MP3 player, etc).
A special area has been developed for storing luggage in the 907.
Source: Peugeot Press Release
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