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 saloon.
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.
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.

Style

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 an 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.

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 interiors offer 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 saloon 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 saloon and SW, has been developed specially to accommodate the new body. T

he 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 saloon. Subject to a torsional load and a torque of 100 daNm applied to the axles, thedeformation 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 saloon, has been specially developed to create a vehicle lower by 4.4 cm and, as a direct consequence, a centre of gravity lower by 25 mm. Similarly, the front and rear tracks are wider compared to those of the 407 saloon and SW.