Many are the lucky ones who have been able to get behind the wheel of a Peugeot GTi, a model that stands out for the balance and fun of its chassis beyond power. These vehicles arise directly from knowledge obtained in competition, such as in rallies . The racing essence of the lion brand has years of experience behind it, but in 2018 they put aside their presence in sporting events. Fortunately, his withdrawal has not meant the absolute abandonment of this more emotional aspect, but quite the opposite. Peugeot Sport was cooking something very interesting, a project of electrified and high-performance vehicles of which the 508 Engineered by Peugeot Sport concept car is the tangible example.
This prototype is futuristic but its line is very realistic, bringing together decades of rally stages with the vision of the future of Peugeot. Its two electric cores and a gasoline engine deliver 400 hp of power and reach 250 km / h with emissions of just 49 g / km of CO2. A sports car capable of making the hair stand on end to the most daring but also to the ideologues of anti-pollution policies. The prototype was presented during the Geneva Motor Show, but from March it will be possible to order its production version, called the Peugeot 508 PSE and which will have 360 horses . It will hit our streets in 2021 with plug-in hybrid technology and a fairly high price: it will not go below 60,000 euros in France .
The firm has a tough road ahead of it, convincing petrolheads that an electrified future is possible. The bases are well established. These same fans know the benefits of models such as the Peugeot 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport so they must have an open mind to new proposals. For now the facade convinces, and a lot. The aggressive design of the 508 Engineered by Peugeot Sport anticipates outrageous driving sensations as well as sophistication and elegance. In this way, the firm also confirms its confidence in becoming the premium alternative of the PSA group.
