Peugeot 407 Coupe Pricing (Australia)

Press Release

Architecture

The 407 Coupé has a length of 4.815 m and a width of 1.868 m. Its height does not exceed 1.40 m and the front and rear overhangs are 1.08 m and 1.01 m respectively, or + 5.5 cm and + 8.5 cm compared to those of the sedan.

The interior of the passenger compartment is generous, due to its length of 1.72 m, or 5.8 cm greater than that of the 406 Coupé. Similarly, elbow width in the front seats has been extended to 1.542 m and in the rear seats to 1.234 m, i.e. +12.8 cm and +14.2 cm compared to the 406 Coupé.

Equipped with a dividing, folding rear bench seat, the 407 Coupé has a boot capacity of 400 litres. The perception of a large interior space is accentuated further by the large glazed surface area (2.8 m²) and the forward- positioned front windscreen. Like all 407s, the architecture of the driver’s seat ensures perfect alignment between the pedal bracket, steering wheel and driving position. Moreover, the many possible adjustments ensure optimal comfort, even for a very tall driver, enhancing both driving pleasure and safety. To give this car a true coupé feel, the driving position has been lowered by 20 mm and set back by 9 mm compared to that of other 407s.

Style

Thanks to its delicately sculpted architecture, this new body radiates balance, elegance and dynamism. Its feline look begins with the steeply inclined front windscreen, giving rise to the lines of a low roof which sweeps back to the tailgate with its integral dynamic spoiler. At the rear, the lower panel with its taut lines creates an unmistakeable visual impact, giving the impression that the 407 coupé is about to pounce, even when at a standstill. The emotion aroused by the style of the vehicle is strengthened by the “look”, the taut design of the flanks, and the aerodynamic design of the front shaping the contours of the passenger compartment that is both discreet outside but extremely generous inside. This highly sculpted coupé accentuates the stylistic codes inaugurated on the 407 range and emphasises the harmonious balance between dynamism and refinement.

The 407 Coupé sustains the promise of motoring enjoyment expressed by its bodywork by offering inside an opulent atmosphere with four “separate” seats. Here, echoes of motoring tradition can be found in its instrument panel, its real aluminium detailing and the hand-stitched finish of its leather trim. The special finish of the fascia panel, designed from the outset to set both the sedan and the coupé, is emphasised in the coupé, particularly in versions with leather trim. The variety of special trims available for the passenger compartment places this coupé firmly in the refined world of grand touring cars.

Structure

The structure, derived directly from that of the sedan and Touring, has been developed specially to accommodate the new body. The structure of the coupé satisfies all the requirements laid down in terms of safety and driving pleasure by offering a torsional rigidity even higher than that of the sedan. Subject to a torsional load and a torque of 100 daNm applied to the axles, the deformation value does not exceed 0.71 mrd, a result hitherto not attained by any of the Marque’s vehicles. This guarantees optimal operation of the suspension while enhancing road holding (active safety) and drivability.

This structure is equipped, in addition to the normal upper channel, with a lower channel for the absorption of impact energy. This is achieved by the presence of a long, aluminium sub-frame, also a feature of the front suspension.

The platform, though identical to that of the sedan, has been specially developed to create a vehicle lower by 4.4 cm and, as a direct consequence, a centre of gravity lower by 25mm. Similarly, the front and rear tracks are wider compared to those of the 407 sedan and Touring.

Engines

The 407 Coupé also offers undeniable driving pleasure thanks to a choice of modern, high-performance engines available in both petrol and HDi Diesel versions. The petrol engine, featured on the 407 sedan and Touring from introduction, is a V6 with a capacity of 2 946 cm3 developing a maximum power of 155 kW (≈ 210 bhp) and a maximum torque of 290 Nm. This engine has four overhead camshafts and 24 valves. The two intake camshafts feature a variable valve timing system (VVT), which ensures optimal fi lling of the combustion chambers, making the engine both responsive and powerful. Finally, the 407 Coupé is the fi rst silhouette in the 407 family to feature the all-new Diesel HDi FAP V6 engine, previously only available in the new 607 in Europe. The engine has a capacity of 2 720 cm3 and four overhead camshafts with 24 valves. It uses a Common Rail direct multi- injection system and it is fi tted with a FAP with a service interval extended to 210 000 km. It develops a maximum power of 150 kW (≈ 205 bhp) with a maximum torque of 440 Nm, thanks in particular to two variable-geometry turbochargers.

Transmissions

Regardless of the engine under the bonnet, the 407 Coupé comes with a 6-speed gearbox. While the V6 Diesel engine comes with an automatic gearbox, the V6 petrol engine meanwhile can be equipped with either. These manual or automatic gearboxes offer six speeds adapted to the special power and torque characteristics of each engine. The 6-speed transverse automatic gearbox (AM6) inaugurated on the 407 and then introduced on the 607 is of course offered with both V6 engines. With a torque capacity in excess of 450 Nm, it adapts naturally to the maximum value of 440 Nm developed by the DT17 engine (V6 HDi).

This gearbox, compact in terms of size and weight, offers a dynamic and lively performance without excessive fuel consumption.

Each engine differs by the chosen final drive ratio (54/47 for the DT17 and 49/52 for the ES9/A).

This gearbox is capable of adapting to the driving style of the driver, who can if desired also choose a more active driving style using the “Porsche Tiptronic System” sequential control. It is equipped with integral electronic management and “event-based” self-adaptability according to the road profile at any given time, steering wheel speed, type of driving adopted, etc…

By reducing loss of engine speed between gear changes, this automatic gearbox offers driving pleasure, while remaining quiet in operation and economical in terms of fuel consumption.

Main technical characteristics of the 407 Coupé

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Wheels and suspension

The 407 Coupé offers a high level of active safety thanks to a suspension that has proven its worth on the 407 sedan and Touring. In addition to the increase in the tracks, other specifi c modifi cations have been made to further enhance the effi ciency and naturally high torsional rigidity of the structure of this new car (0.71 mrd).

The double wishbone front suspension and integral multi-arm rear suspension therefore “work” under the best possible conditions to benefit active safety, driving pleasure and passenger comfort.

The front and rear suspension components benefit from advanced technology such as the use of Cobapress© aluminium, which offers the same mechanical properties as forged steel.

The lower body height is obtained by reducing the height of the front springs by 10 mm and those at the rear by 23 mm. To limit incipient roll and obtain effective coordination between the front and rear suspension equipped with new flexibility and enhanced rigidity, the bump stops are shorter and denser than on sedans and Tourings.

At the front, the separation of vertical movement and steering movement determines optimal direction consistency under all circumstances (control of the wheel plane) and also ensures the virtual elimination of steering inaccuracies, which helps cornering and also reduces sensitivity to wheel imbalance.

This architecture, combined with rigorous assembly, guarantees driving accuracy and acoustic insulation that is of direct benefit to the smoothness of the suspension. Compared to other 407s, the front track is wider by 19 mm (ES9/A – DT17). To control incipient roll, the diameter of the front anti-roll bar of the ES9/A 6-cylinder version has been increased by 0.5 mm (24.5 m) and with the V6 Diesel engine it is 25 mm.

As on all 407s, the multi-arm rear suspension incorporates spring/inclined damper assemblies and on each side a drop-link longitudinal arm, ensuring that it operates fully in the longitudinal plane only, to eliminate ancillary stresses that generate vibrations.

Compared to that of other 407s, the rear track of the coupé has been widened to 1.567 m, i.e. by more than 45 mm, for the 6-cylinder engines. The damping is variable and each damper is controlled separately. A new damping control strategy means that progression to fi rmer patterns occurs very rapidly to achieve more energetic control of pitch, bounce and roll movements under all driving conditions (uneven roads, high speed, obstacles, loaded vehicle, etc). By means of a push-button, it is still possible to switch to the “Sport position” for a direct changeover to the fi rmest damping patterns. The steering wheel is height- and depth-adjustable over a distance of 40 mm in both planes. The 407 Coupe features “continuous” variable hydraulic assistance which is provided by a computer-controlled valve. This takes into account a wide range of information such as vehicle speed, engine speed, steering angle and steering wheel speed. Compared to other devices, this one provides more assistance at low speed and a wider range of power steering variations, while ensuring a good “reading” of the road. Assisted braking on all versions is provided by large-diameter, ventilated front discs (? 330 mm, thickness 30 mm). The rear discs have a diameter of 290 mm and a thickness of 12 mm. The ESP, standard on all models, includes the following main functions: - The anti-lock braking system (ABS) is calibrated for 17’’ and 18’’ wheels. It incorporates wheel by wheel braking with distribution between the front and rear axles, as well as a system allowing the right and left wheels to be controlled independently.

- There is also emergency brake assist (EBA) calibrated to activate depending on the speed at which the brake pedal is depressed, and above a rate of deceleration of 8 m/sec², the hazard warning lights will automatically illuminate.
- In addition to the traction control (ASR) acting on the brakes and the engine, the stability control (ESP) continuously compares the steering wheel angle, the car’s rate of yaw, the speed of the wheels and the transverse acceleration of the vehicle to detect any incipient under- or oversteer. As a result of these detections, the ECU orders corrections to be made to return the car to the trajectory requested by the driver, within the limits of the laws of physics.