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Has anyone had any trouble connecting to http://www.505turbo.com lately? I think we may have been having some network issues, but I'd like to see if anyone has noticed anything.
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Price
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Production
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Engine
DOHC 4-cylinder
Weight
less than 1102 lbs
Aspiration
turbocharger
Torque
177 lb-ft
HP
170 hp
HP/Weight
approximately 6.5 lbs per hp
HP/Liter
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1/4 mile
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(from Peugeot Press Release) Expressing Peugeot’s new alignment with sport, the 20Cup is an innovative concept, both « fun » and dynamic: suggesting an elegant synthesis between two worlds – that of the motor car by its front aspect and that of the motorcycle by its single rear wheel. This sporty, three-wheel roadster, shown in two examples, differentiated only by colour, promises real driving pleasure through the strong sensations it evokes.
Confirming its presence in high-level motor sport, Peugeot recently announced its new commitment to competition via the LMES Championship*.
The 20Cup, in a more conventional form but drawing much of its inspiration from the Frankfurt concept car, will give Peugeot the basis for the development of a presence on the racing circuit.
Prefiguring the stylistic characteristics of a future model through its front aspect, the 20Cup
announces a Peugeot style that is even more incisive and feline.
Radical by dint of its low ride height and engineering solutions taken from the world of motor sport, this concept car is built around a one-piece carbon chassis incorporating a separate two-seater cockpit located at road level.
The very low assembly and front transverse power train are designed to load the front axle and lower the centre of gravity as much as possible.
The single-arm rear axle, virtually load-free, is used only to steer this vehicle, which weighs less than 500 kg and is centred on the front axle for extremely efficient road holding.
Built aerodynamically, the 20Cup presents a generous front-mounted air intake, with air evacuated laterally ahead of the front wheels. On the lower body sides, profiles serve as an aerodynamic diffuser to promote maximum bearing on the front axle.
A new engine, the fruit of cooperation between the PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW Group, is introduced by Peugeot for the first time at the prototype stage on this concept car: this turbo-charged 4-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection has sixteen valves and two overhead camshafts and is packed with ultra-modern technical features. On this version it develops a maximum power of 125 kW (more than 170 bhp for less than 500 kg!) and a maximum torque of 240 Nm.
The sequential 6-speed manual gearbox has synchronizer dog teeth and is controlled by means of paddles under the steering wheel.
For this high-performance vehicle, the front suspension is the dual wishbone type, with drop links and an adjustable anti-roll bar. The rear wheel is held by a single arm with a spring/damper assembly, equipped with a rocker arm to ensure variable flexibility.
Of the three 18’’ alloy wheels, the one at the rear is the « cage » type with two removable wheel bodies. The front tyres are 210/65 R18s and the rear tyre is a 377/71 R18.
This two-seater car features rack and pinion steering and a « multifunction » steering wheel. It houses the control paddles of the piloted gearbox and, in its centre, a touch screen displaying a virtual readable image that remains horizontal regardless of the position of the steering wheel. This screen whose image is computed according to the steering wheel angle allows the driver for example to switch on the headlamps and can provide driving assistance during sporty use by showing transverse as well as longitudinal acceleration … It also contains all of the car’s operating indicators.
The metallic black or opaque white body also has direct carbon surfaces and, on each side, an
“historic” lion’s head that follows the curve of the front wing. A central red strip decorates the car’s body lengthwise.
The cockpit interior features a black leather trim.
The main dimensions of the 20Cup are as follows:
- length: 3.63 m
- width: 1.77 m
- height: 1.16 m
- wheelbase: 2.31 m
The vehicle’s kerb weight is less than 500 kg.
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(from Peugeot Press Release) For the third edition of the Peugeot Design Competition, enthusiasts of automotive styling from all over the world were invited to design the Peugeot of their dreams for the near future.
After the future of 2020 and retro-futurism, participants this year were asked to express their
vision of the Peugeot they would like to drive.
A Portuguese designer, André Costa, won the competition with his project the Moovie, an agile
and environmentally-friendly city car.
At the last Geneva Motor Show, André Costa was awarded the « La Griffe » trophy by Frédéric
Saint-Geours, the Chief Executive of Automobiles Peugeot.
But it is at the Frankfurt Motor Show that the competition’s most emblematic prize is unveiled on the Marque’s stand, in the form of a scale 1 concept car, built in accordance with the winning project. Not forgetting a new feature of this third edition: the mass production of the winning project in the form of a… 1/43 scale miniature.
This now traditional event offered by Peugeot to the community of designers has met with real success and last year set a new record for the number of entries it attracted. Indeed, with 3,800 projects registered on the www.peugeot-concours-design.com site, the number of entries was up by 36 % compared to the 2002 event.The competition also confirmed its international credentials with 2,600 designers from 107 countries, against 90 for the previous edition.
Production Stages
The Moovie was built under the supervision of the Peugeot Style Centre, according to criteria normally used for the construction of vehicles intended for a Motor Show. Three months’ work was required, from the digitization phase to the final model exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
In the absence of three-dimensional drawings, it was necessary to give proportions to this
project, for the exterior and interior, that conformed to the general idea mooted by André Costa.
Digitization of the vehicle as a whole and its component parts made it possible to obtain
a precise 3D image of the Moovie. This phase was essential, making it possible to determine
the car’s reference data – length, width and height, as well as its architecture. Using this data,
a 1/5 scale reference model was produced, giving body to this virtual reality.
Once the model was approved, production could begin.
Production starts with the machining of a scale 1 model. This high-density foam model is produced
on the basis of digital specifications. Its purpose is to give substance to the volumes and allow
necessary adjustments to curves and radii, to give the body a curvier finish.
The physical medium allows the production of resin moulds. The six moulds needed to produce
the body are then assembled and lined with epoxy resin. Used in the mass production of cars,
this 3 mm thick resin has mechanical properties guaranteeing excellent rigidity.
At the same time, parts such as the headlights, seats and fascia panel are also moulded.
The sidelights and headlamps use polycarbonate, while the casing relies on the technique of nylon
sintering. The colour of the parts is obtained by plexiglass cut from a solid block.
The seats consist of two epoxy half-shells assembled on a steel chassis. The fascina panel
is made of high-density foam, milled from a solid block.
The different body parts are then assembled. This stage is the longest, since it necessitates
a high level of precision: parts are lightly reworked, certain assembly procedures are modified.
The generous glazed surface area of the Moovie is made of polycarbonate. Before being installed
on the body, this thermoformed part is adjusted with meticulous attention to detail.
The paint is applied in two stages.
A polyurethane primer thinned with water is applied first, allowing final corrections to be made
to the body. Three different paint pigments are then applied, the final aspect being given by the
varnish: brilliant for the body, soft for the interior.
The Moovie can now receive the Marque badge. The lion is made in stereo before being chromeplated.
The passenger compartment
The bright, elegantly styled passenger compartment generates a feeling of well-being.
The plunging front windscreen and generous polycarbonate glazed surface area ensure a high
level of brightness in the passenger compartment whilst accentuating the sense of space. The
lines are soft, in perfect harmony with the two yellow pigments used for the interior.
The two-tone fascia panel with its smooth lines is mounted on a slightly curved central pillar.
Free of all rough edges, it houses an instrument panel consisting of two tonneau-shaped counters
and a single-spoke steering wheel. The two one-piece seats incorporate an on-board seat belt.
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Hey if you get on Toni let me know! The webmaster is a member of the forums here, but he/she doesn't speak any english, at all. I think the handle is laurent86.
I tried to join again but the forum crashed my browser the last time I gave it a shot.
...Sure would like to see what they have to offer.
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To be honest, I don't remember. I believe i found them on one of the linked sites from club-peugeot505.com
(and by surfing under google translation which doesn't work too well)
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Thanks Laurant, I will send you a different e-mail address.
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Same here! I've registered on the forum hoping to get access to some info but have been unable to browse. It looks like I need another level of access to view the parts of the forum I'm after. Maybe we should setup a french section of the forum here and invite them all to 505turbo.com!
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Thank you for your post and info VM, and welcome to the forum! We look forward to hearing more about your project.
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As long as the Positive Crankcase Ventilation system isn't getting blocked or restricted, it shouldn't be doing any harm. Venting to atmosphere is fine, and in fact suggested for high output engines.
Check out the High Performance Engines section of this site: link
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Thank you both for your responses, and intrest. I will try to get together a readers-ride section in the near future. Both of you will definitley have a spot reserved!
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Hi, Yq397r
How much boost are you running? With the upgrades you've performed, plus an air -> air intercooler, I think you should be able to accomplish 200lb. ft. of torque. I've heard of XD2S running higher boost (not sure of the exact number) which was supposedly compareable to a early generation 505 turbo gas.
I'll see if I can get some more info for you.
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We are thinking of things to add to the site, one is to setup a Readers ride sort-of section. Would any of you be interested in sending some pictures, as well as a description to have posted on the main section of 505turbo.com?
We are open to site suggestions, so throw em out if you have any!
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Thank you for the info on blackie PugNut! We hope to see more posts on the forum about your other 'project' 505 turbo's! Do you have any pictures you could post?
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Great job! ...and thanks for the pictures!
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I'd have to say the oxia!
After that, i'd have to say 1989 505 Turbo 5sp (14 imported unfortunately 
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My experiences after one-year drive with Megasquirt: It's a hobby It works, but I always know the current weaknesses of the system, and like tweaking it constantly.
The air flow meter, I didn't bother to remove it, just blocked the flapper door fully open. Didn't have any effect on performance on seat-of-pants dyno. This at my well below 200hp level.
Interesting about the AFM restriction. I was always cuerious as to how much it actually blocked. It seems like if the "Barn Door" style way of metering air really is that restrictive, why has Porsche used it for, what, the past 20 years? Why haven't they switched to MAP?
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There was a 504 convertible almost identical (if not this car) on ebay some years back. Its was an awesome car. I wanted it bad.
Yes! I remember that! Do you remember how much it went for?
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pinto. (just kidding, i'm all peugeot)
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UPDATE! I've been informed this is the US manual, not the finnish manual.. (Thanks Con!)
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Thank you for your post Toni! I will definitley have a look at your other scans and upload them in the near future (giving your site credit of course).
The picture you posted: here shows the ?EU? spec bumper which has the same trim as the 89+ 505 front bumper which is unavailable to us here in the US. Do you know of any place we may be able to find it over seas?
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I know Jim Morrison (lead singer of the Doors) rented a peugeot when he moved to Paris in 1971 (he had good taste).
August loves the Doors I think.
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We've added 3 newly submitted video's to the Images and Videos section. Thanks!
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This is what NOT to do when rebuilding a motor:
Yea... it's good thing that the screws didnt back themselves all the way out. I remember messing with the valve timing to get it right and hand snugging those screws, and i dont remember ever tightening them. Stupid move, but somehow it worked out ok. I would have hate to have trashed the car right after rebuilding the motor... ugh. No wonder it progressively sounded more and more like a tractor every time i started it up.
Anyway, i fixed that, retorqued the head, changed the oil again and fixed a few other things. The motor purrs like a kitten! It got its first wash today since it's been running. Next is smog and then fun goodies. I was too late finishing up my work today to get it smogged, the place was closed when i got there :-/ Here's the beast with its new sideskirt... yes only one.. haha. I've yet to put the other one on.
2005 Peugeot 407
in General Peugeot discussion
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2005 Peugeot 407 Prologue
Peugeot has openly admitted that the production version of the 407 Coupe will be little changed from the concept car shown at the 2005 Geneva Show. The "Prologue" title is more fitting. The styling of the 407 Coupe Prologue borrows heavily from the 407 saloon and SW (estate), themselves no shrinking violets. The oversized headlights remain, along with the sharply sculpted bonnet, long front overhang and gaping-mouth grille. The Coupe's air intake is split in two and lined in chrome to give the Coupe a more upmarket appeal, and the front bumper also incorporates extra air vents ahead of the front wheelarches for a more aggressive appearance.
The curving glasshouse is reminiscent of the successful Pininfarina-styled 406 Coupe, though Peugeot conducted the design of the 407 Coupe in-house. From some angles the Prologue has an American feel to it, which is enhanced by the long rear overhang and large polished alloy wheels. The interior is not what we would refer to as European-chic either, featuring aluminium with red leather on the cash and a black lacquer finish on the centre console. The instruments are also highly stylised, in the vein of the Aston Martin DB9's. We're not so sure that these details will make it to the showroom.
What is certain for production is the 2.7-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 engine fitted to the concept car. This unit, developed in conjunction with Jaguar, pushes out more than 200bhp along with maximum torque of 325lb.ft. It is likely to be fitted to the top-of-the range 407 Coupes, possibly with a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle-shift controls. Other equipment likely to make its way onto the production car includes directional Xenon headlights, parking sensors, laminated side windows and a large 7-inch screen for satnav, etc.
(source: link)