After HybridAir PSA working on another type of hybridization. Reusing technology "race" of the 908 Hybrid4, Peugeot Sport is a consumption halved while boosting performance copiously.
A 0 to a 100 km / h available in 8 s, but with a consumption of only 2.2 l/100 km, 49 g / km of CO2, and without resorting to false registration plug-in hybrid ... This cycle very ambitious goals with the Peugeot Sport 208 HYmotion FE. Very ambitious is the word, because it is equivalent to the performance of a 1.6 THP 208 (155 hp), but the two times lower than those of 3-cylinder 1.0 VTi 68 bhp, kept on this study consumption. If this project is carried out by Peugeot Sport, it is because a handful of engineers, we met, chose, after stopping the 908 program, offer the parent to use their knowledge rather hybridization than from the competition. 208 HYmotion FE (for fuel economy, but also Fun & Efficiency) therefore takes the big electric motor 120 kW (163 hp) fire 908. Will grant him the target performance. But much lower consumption of 1.0 VTi even less stressed during acceleration, it is not enough.
Under skin just refined, the 208 Hybrid FE hides the best technology from the race. Enough to boost performance and fuel economy. The Peugeot Sport engineers behind the project much reworked the aerodynamics of the 208, including the back (black).
208 therefore sees its refined aerodynamics, but without touching its trunk volume or its five seats, the project must be conducted with a view to potential commercialization. The back is strong enough to get reworked, with also a refinement of the front, a very low drag coefficient of 0.25 (instead of 0.29). Peugeot Sport has also lighten the 208 200 kg, and track all friction to achieve his goal. For L'Automobile Magazine, engineers kindly lift the veil a little on the proposed solutions. Partner with Total and its subsidiaries (Hutchinson, composite CCP), composite materials will be used to lighten the body panels, glazing, and interior trim. And carbon and aluminum, widely used for the 908, are not excluded. Peugeot Sport assesses even some composite materials for the running gear (crib, triangles ...). The three-cylinders also suffer a deep side cooling optimization, lubrication, reduced friction, combustion cycle (Atkinson?), And reduction of its moving parts and its yoke. Finally, the electric motor sandwiched between the thermal and driven box will be powered by a battery after 908 endurance. The engineers who told us she will be able to power the electric throughout a 1000 m standing start (approx. 30 s), we can deduce that his ability will be around 1 kWh. What roll 100% electric for about 5 km. This project is under development, we will follow closely with the Peugeot Sport team to the final revelation of the result, in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
