Test drive Peugeot 207 1.6 THP 16V GT

The engine just presented belongs not only to Peugeot or Pis, but we already know this: since BMW (as it turns out) was not happy with the Deci engines for its Mini, it took on the design itself, but not alone, but on an equal footing. partnership with PSA. So brief that we will find out the origin.

They should both be happy now, because the new 1-liter engine can be summed up in two words: very good. 6 can be peaceful or nearly soggy, depending on how you hold the gas pedal. This character was facilitated by modern technologies: direct fuel injection (pressure up to 207 bar) and a turbocharger with Twin-Scroll technology; this means that the two cylinders are connected to a common line, which then directs the exhaust gases into the chamber, thus shortening the response time of the turbine with the planned vortex. Thus, the engine can be used almost at idle speed, so it reaches 120 Nm at 156 rpm and therefore still has 1.000 Nm of torque at 5.800 rpm. Therefore, colloquially speaking, you can ride it equally satisfyingly in a relaxed or sporty-dynamic manner.

While this 207 is better than the 206 S16 in terms of performance and consumption, it still doesn't mean the sporty top of the Dvestoseedmic; This also explains why the ESP can only shift up to 50 kilometers per hour, and also why it has “only” five gears in the (aka shortened) gearbox. However, the electric power steering setting was slightly adjusted (very good feedback!), Slightly strengthened the front axle bearing, increased the rear axle stiffness by 12 percent (compared to 5 HDi), put on the largest brakes in existence. I put Pirelli P Zero Nero mer 1.6 / 205 R45 tires on it.

It is true that the chassis is still more comfortable than a sporty one, but it is also true that such a 207 is already a very dynamic car with great sporting ambitions. The (good) gasoline engines still have a good advantage over turbo diesels. Until, of course, fuel economy speaks for itself.

engineering

Thanks to good control over the combustion process, the engine can have a fairly high compression ratio of 10: 5. The turbine rotates at up to 1 rpm, and the supercharger pumps the charge air to an overpressure of 220.000 bar. The engine reduces friction in the head and the oil gear pump is driven by a chain, which ultimately means a percentage reduction in fuel consumption. You need to change the oil after 0, and the spark plugs and air filter after 8 thousand kilometers.

Engine family

This will not be the only engine for cooperation between the two concerns. Two additional versions of this car will be available next year (120 and 175 horsepower), and a 1-liter version has been developed, which will appear later.

First impression

Appearance 4/5

If you don't notice 17-inch wheels, then this is a classic 207 - not bad either.

Engines 5/5

Friendly but very powerful and without the unloved turbo hole.

Interior and equipment 3/5

Nice seats and good driving position, otherwise only a few extras.

Price 2/5

More than four million for a lower class car. He has a good engine, but still.

First class 4/5

A pleasant addition to the range, since these are the most powerful turbodiesels today!

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