Peugeot 607

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Peugeot 607

Manufacturer	Peugeot
Production	1999–present
Predecessor	Peugeot 605
Class	Mid-size luxury car / Executive car (UK)
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FF layout
Similar	Alfa Romeo 166 Rover 75 Saab 9-5 Volvo S80 Citroën C6

Peugeot 607

The Peugeot 607 is an executive car produced by the French automaker Peugeot since 1999.

[edit] History

The 607 was launched in 1999, to replace the 605. It used its predecessor's chassis but had an all-new, more modern exterior design. The engine range (2.2 and 3.0 petrol, and 2.2 diesel) was completely new. Equipment levels were also high, with all models getting air conditioning, CD player, electric windows, airbags, anti-lock braking system and central locking as standard.

However, since it began selling executive cars in the 1970s, Peugeot has always struggled to succeed outside France and the 607 has continued this trend. In the wider European market sales are only a tiny fraction of those of the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In its home market, it is often chosen for official usage, particularly as Renault's Vel Satis is considered too unconventional.

Motoring journalists such as Jeremy Clarkson disliked the 607. They claimed it had handling that was not up to Peugeot's usual good standards. Clarkson even claimed it was the worst car ever made (even worse than the Peugeot 807 which he rated almost as bad).

The 607 was restyled in 2004, most notable modifications being the new front end and the 2.7 HDi V6 engine engine, capable of more than 200 bhp, mated to a new 6-speed automatic gearbox, which is now also available on the V6 petrol model.

The 607's replacement, the Peugeot 608, was previewed by the Peugeot 908 RC concept sedan at the Paris Motor Show. The response to the concept has been mainly positive and the angular styling of the 908 RC could reach the production 608.

Rumours have circulated in the automotive press and enthusiast community of a new, more powerful, PSA 3.0-3.5 V6 (250+ bhp) engine and a 4.0-5.0 V8 (350+ bhp), a coupe-like styling theme (eg. Mercedes-Benz CLS) and a four wheel drive and/or rear wheel drive system to make the model competitive with the established German, British and Japanese vehicles in the mid-size luxury segment. Peugeot is also considering a longitudinal, rather than transverse, layout as well as lightweight aluminium monocoque or spaceframe construction. The engines may come from present partners Ford, BMW, Toyota and/or Fiat or they will be developed in-house. The vehicle may have the dynamics that Peugeots are world renowned for and the quality of luxury premium vehicles. A performance RC variant may exist with a V8, V10 or V12 using petrol or HDi.

[edit] Taxi versions

The 607 is frequently used as a taxi on the Continent; Portugal uses them as airport taxis in Faro Airport; these versions are usually 3.0 V6 or 2.2 HDi versions; the Benelux countries also use them as well, but less frequently at airports.

[edit] Engines

2.0 litre (1997 cc) DW10 HDi Diesel I4, 110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) and 162–188 ft·lbf (220–255 N·m)
2.2 litre (2179 cc) DW12 HDi Diesel I4, 136 PS (134 hp/100 kW) and 235 ft·lbf (319 N·m)
2.2 litre (2230 cc) EW12 I4, 160 PS (158 hp/118 kW) and 162 ft·lbf (220 N·m)
2.7 litre (2720 cc) HDi Diesel V6, 201 PS (198 hp/148 kW) and 325 ft·lbf (441 N·m)
2.9 litre (2946 cc) "3.0" ES9 V6, 211 PS (208 hp/155 kW) and 218 ft·lbf (296 N·m)

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