In the automotive event the world at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013 which was held next month in Paris, France, Peugeot has prepared the figure of a new hatchback called 308 R. Although in a status mobile concept, Peugeot 308 R ready to shift other hatchbacks such as the VW Golf GTI and Ford Focus ST.
Peugeot 308 R carries the same engine with the variants sport coupe owned RCZ R, 308 R concept is claimed to generate power in the range of numeral 270 hp at 6,000 rpm and peak torque reaching 330 Nm at 1.900 to 5.000 rpm.
The engine itself with a capacity of 1.6 liter, 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with carbon emissions just 145g/km. Peugeot also claims that the consumption of the gasoline engine reach 6.3 liters for a distance of 100 km, this case is one the impact of lightness the weight of this concept car.
Peugeot 308 R this concept using bodywork lightweight made from carbon fiber. Some parts are using this material including door, front wing, body side and sill, bonnet and also the bumper while for the roof of the car and the trunk door is standard with the manufacturer - made of iron plate.
To improve performance, the sport hatchback made lower by lowering the suspension and track width. At the rear, mounted spoiler and also the bumper the integrated, Interior sector, in the driver's cockpit mounted touch screen with a width of 9.7 inches which is mounted on the dash. New dashboard design, more compact, so it is a sporty impression will be more visible. Some speculation says will Peugeot 308 R this new concept will actually be marketed in 2014.