Peugeot is preparing to release a charged version of the hybrid 508 PSE

For the European market, the French company is preparing an upgraded version of the Peugeot 508 PSE hybrid sedan and station wagon. A new model was developed under the leadership of the Peugeot Sport Engineered division. To make the car unique and outwardly provocative, it is necessary to use tuning for Peugeot 508 , the accessories of which are available in our special section.

Specifications Peugeot 508 PSE

The "charged" modification of the car received a turbocharged gasoline engine with a starter-generator under the hood:

• Volume - 1.6 liters;
• Power - 200 hp;
• Torque - 300 Nm.

In addition, the model has two electric motors, one of which is responsible for the rear wheel axle:

• Power - 113 "horses";
• Torque - 166 Nm.

The second is built into the 8-band automatic transmission, where there is a package of wet clutches instead of a torque converter:

• Power - 110 hp;
• Torque - 320 Nm.

The total indicators of the "hybrid" look like this:

• Power - 360 horsepower;
• Torque - 520 Nm.

According to the company's engineers, the car is able to please its owner with good dynamic performance:

• Acceleration 0-100 km / h - 5.2 seconds;
• Maximum speed - 250 km / h;
• Overcoming a kilometer of the track from a standstill - 24.5 seconds;
• Electric travel distance - 43 km;
• The maximum acceleration without the use of internal combustion engines is 140 km / h.

The electric motor is powered by a battery with a capacity of 11.5 kW / h. It will take 7 hours to fully charge it from a conventional network, and when using a 7-kilowatt station, this time will be reduced to a couple of hours.

Equipment and exterior

The Peugeot 508 PSE comes with the following:

• 20 inch wheels;
• Adaptive shock absorbers;
• Sports steering wheel with shift paddles;
• Expensive finishing materials (wood, leather, alcantara, aluminum);
• Projection display;
• Improved audio system;
• Multimedia complex with touch screen;
• Front sports seats with massage, etc.

The 508 PSE version outwardly differs from the standard modification by a darkened radiator grille, aggressive bumpers, side skirts, green inserts, two round exhaust pipes, and a diffuser.

How much does a Peugeot 508 PSE cost?

It is reported that the starting price for the "charged" version will be about 65 thousand euros. The first sales in Europe are scheduled for mid-October this year.