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Elegant peugeot 407 modified sport

Although it was common knowledge that the medium range family car sector was struggling, few expected a mainstream manufacturer to come up with something quite as bold as the peugeot 407 sport. Launched to an expectant public in May 2004, the peugeot 407 sport saloon's styling instantly divided opinion. An SW estate version was launched soon afterwards with even audacious styling. The much-awaited peugeot 407 sport coupe model followed at the end of 2005, bringing a welcome breath of elegance and maturity to a coupe sector increasingly fixated on sporty handling.In the Spring of 2006, the range was enhanced with the arrival of the 2.7-litre HDi engine which was developed in conjunction with Ford. A Sport trim level was also introduced at the same time and all models received chromed grilles. A more important development came in the summer of 2006 with the arrival of the 170bhp 2.2-litre HDi diesel to sit below the 2.7 unit. In early 2008 the peugeot 407 sport range went all-diesel and received a mild facelift to its styling. A new engine, the 140bhp HDi diesel unit was introduced.

Elegant peugeot 407 modified sport

Elegant peugeot 407 modified sport

Peugeot 407 Road Test

peugeot 407 sport engines and three diesel units are offered, the diesels including a particulate emission filter, those with manual gearboxes compliant with Euro4 standards, thus neatly sidestepping the three per cent benefit in kind surcharge. These peugeot 407 sport diesels consist of a 1.6-litre unit that cranks out 110bhp and 240Nm of torque (260Nm of temporary 'overboost') and a 2.0-litre powerplant that develops 136bhp and 320Nm of torque (340Nm on overboost). Through a strategic link with Ford, peugeot 407 sport also offer a gutsy 2.7-litre V6 HDi engine which is by far the most desirable pick for most customers.Petrol buyers are well catered for with a range that opens with a 16-valve 1.8-litre unit with 117bhp, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Step up to the 2.0-litre engine and you'll have access to 136bhp and the choice of either a conventional five-speed manual 'box or a four-speed automatic 'autoadaptive' gearbox with Porsche's Tiptronic System control. If you do fancy the automatic gearbox, the 160bhp 2.2-litre engine is probably a better candidate, although if you prefer a manual gearbox, this model boasts a six-speeder. The range-topping 211bhp 3.0-litre V6 also offers the choice between the six-speed manual and the automatic and features variable valve timing (VVT) to ensure that power and torque are evenly distributed across a wide rev range. Although the peugeot 407 sport does corner tidily, it's a big car and never feels particularly comfortable when taken by the scruff of the neck. The weight issue becomes noticeable if you opt for one of the entry-level engines, so our advice would be to consider sacrificing a trim level or two from your budget in favour of a bigger engine.

Elegant peugeot 407 modified sport