In 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept-car for the Peugeot 206 CC, the 20♥, was presented for the first time.

Since its launch in 2000 the 206 CC has been one of the best selling convertible car for until 2005, for a total of over 350,000 206 CCs units built.

With the launch of the 207 hatchback, Peugeot’s designers naturally considered including a “CC” version in the new range.

Design

The “pearl white” exterior of the “207 EPURE” highlights the purity of the concept car’s lines while strengthening the ecological credentials of the technology that powers it.

The fascia panel is covered entirely with white leather, as is most of the passenger compartment:  the  detailing, the trim on all four seats, and even the steering column controls under the steering wheel.

 Touches of “absinthe green”, as used for the interior floor carpet, are subtly interspersed throughout the passenger compartment, particularly in the form of discreet highlighting on the fascia panel, the door panels, the rear of the front seats and the head restraints.

Technical Features

The concept car is powered by an electric motor combined with PSA's new “GENEPAC 20” 20 kW experimental fuel cell which has been designed in partnership with the French AEC (Atomic Energy Commission).  

The electricity produced by the fuel cell is used to provide extra power and operating range to the vehicle’s electric motor or the “lithium-ion” battery. The combination of the fuel cell and the electric powertrain gives the “207 EPURE” a considerable range of around 218 miles while still providing a maximum speed of 81 mph.

The instrument panel provides all necessary information for monitoring the battery charge level and the quantity of stored hydrogen onboard, while the colour multi function display mounted in the centre console displays the flow of power between the electric motor, the battery and the fuel cell.

Peugeot 207 Epure Concept - Technical Specifications

(Source: Peugeot)